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April 4th 2014
Published: May 9th 2014
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We have wanted to visit to Scotland the whole time we have been in the UK, but winter is not the best time for it. We have very good friends that live in Scotland and we had been in hopes of getting up there to visit them, but they wisely advised us we should push it as late in the spring as possible. We were torn with what to do. Bob still had some dental appointments and we wanted to book our... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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A Very Simple InteriorA Very Simple Interior
A Very Simple Interior
with this stained glass window in the chapel located up on the Edinburgh Castle grounds.
A Commanding View of the TownA Commanding View of the Town
A Commanding View of the Town
from the Edinburgh Castle which is located high on a hill.
With Punishment Such as TheseWith Punishment Such as These
With Punishment Such as These
it is a surprise anyone committed any of these crimes.
Prisoners With Time On Their Hands in EdinburghPrisoners With Time On Their Hands in Edinburgh
Prisoners With Time On Their Hands in Edinburgh
made numerous items such as this box decorated with paper coils. Many items on display at the castle.
The Royal ScotsThe Royal Scots
The Royal Scots
were involved in fighting in the US as told here.
Everywhere You LookEverywhere You Look
Everywhere You Look
there are architectural details such as these.
Scotch or Whisky Anyone?Scotch or Whisky Anyone?
Scotch or Whisky Anyone?
The Palace of HolyroodhouseThe Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
more commonly called Holyrood Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
The Entrance to the Holyrood PalaceThe Entrance to the Holyrood Palace
The Entrance to the Holyrood Palace
is quite stately with its columns, crest and crown design on top.
The Details of the Palace EntranceThe Details of the Palace Entrance
The Details of the Palace Entrance
The Fountain at the Palace EntranceThe Fountain at the Palace Entrance
The Fountain at the Palace Entrance
is covered with detailed sculptures such as this one.
The inner courtyard at the PalaceThe inner courtyard at the Palace
The inner courtyard at the Palace
This has been the primary residence of King & Queen of Scots since the 16th century.
The Holyrood Abbey Founded in 1128The Holyrood Abbey Founded in 1128
The Holyrood Abbey Founded in 1128
by King David I was visited by royalty as they were housed in the abbey guesthouse next to the abbey cloister.
The Holyrood Abbey Next Door to the PalaceThe Holyrood Abbey Next Door to the Palace
The Holyrood Abbey Next Door to the Palace
has been in ruins since the 18th century but the walls are still majestic.
Changes Over Time Can Be SeenChanges Over Time Can Be Seen
Changes Over Time Can Be Seen
notice the 1st arch to the left near the top was motified.
A Memorial to Sir Walter Scott in EdinburghA Memorial to Sir Walter Scott in Edinburgh
A Memorial to Sir Walter Scott in Edinburgh
towers 200 feet tall and was built between 1840-1844.
The Monument to Lord NelsonThe Monument to Lord Nelson
The Monument to Lord Nelson
had a large time ball installed in 1852 which is dropped at 1PM each day so sailors could see it know the time.
Seemed Like a Strange ShirtSeemed Like a Strange Shirt
Seemed Like a Strange Shirt
to buy in Edinburgh!
Many of the Architectural DesignsMany of the Architectural Designs
Many of the Architectural Designs
reminded you of the crown such as this one.
Some of the Alleys Are NarrowSome of the Alleys Are Narrow
Some of the Alleys Are Narrow
such as this one that lets you climb up & down the hills of Edinburgh.
How Would You Like to Go To School Here?How Would You Like to Go To School Here?
How Would You Like to Go To School Here?
Quite an impressive secondary school we walked by in Edinburgh.



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