Train to Scotland

Arrival and Traveling to Scotland

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September 13th 2009
We finally arrived in the United Kingdom, after years of planning. It was a rough journey getting here. We arrived at the airport early and checked our bags. We ate steaks at the Chophouse with our plastic knives, which was interestingly delicious. I said a few tearful goodbyes to Sam and boarded the plane. The flight itself was up and down. It took 8½ hours, but there was plenty of ente ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more