Train to St. Andrews

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Today, Dave and I walked to Haymarket Rail Station, while Jack and Michael figured out the bus route there. We all took the train to Leuchars and then the short bus ride to St. Andrew's city center. Had a yummy lunch at an outdoor cafe and then split up. Maria walked the streets and looked at the shops; found the cathedral and castle ruins. The men went to the Himalayas course which is a natural grass, hilly, challenging option at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (for those who have not been born into wealth). We met up and had a pint at The Jiggers, a pub beside the Old Course. Along the way, we saw a Longhorn flag in (Texas Ex & Club Member) Neal Somebody's flat window and yelled "Hook 'Em! We moved on from the Pub after the kids annoyed the hoi-poloi by playing with our cell phone ring tones. On the way out, we saw a foursome who had really dressed up for their St. Andrew's experience (colorful yet coordinated knickers, argyle socks, polo shirts, berets, etc. I thought someone was shooting a film!) Then we went to the wide sandy beach where lots of young indigenous people had come up from Edinburgh and all over, as school is finally out for break. Made our way back to the rail station and Edinburgh by around 8 pm. It is still very light out until 11 pm or so.

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Photos

St. A's City Gate
Scotland's oldest university town and founded in the 4thC

St. A 's Gothic Cathedral
Consecrated in 1318 in the presence of Robert the Bruce

St. A's Castle ruins
founded in 1200

The Himalayas (Peons Only)
no letter of introduction required for this 18 hole putting course

West Sands Beach
Chariots of Fire was filmed here

Comments

[Becky]

Love the blog
I love reading your blog - Maria, right? I'm green with envy as I view the pix from St. Andrew's and generally live vicariously through your way cool experience there. I look forward to future entries -- Wish all your locals there a happy 4th! Becky

[Dana]

A Fresh Breeze
Maria, I so appreciate your taking the time to share the trip. It really is better than day dreaming, because the real scenes are right in front of you. More later! Dana