Close up of tanker ship

09/26/2009 – South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland

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September 26th 2009
Lazed around all morning and then took the tender (smaller boat- in disasters used as lifeboats) to shore. Took a tour of the City of Edinburg and then Edinburg Castle. They wouldn’t let us take pictures in some places - not sure why they just didn’t say “no flash.” Most museums allow photos. Quite interesting. There is a roadway known as “The Royal Mile” leading up to the castle, ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Midlothian » Edinburgh

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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