EDINBURGH SCOTLAND Day 2

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We awoke on day 2 of our visit in Edinburgh to sunny skies 😊 Perfect for a trip to the icon of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle. Over the years, Barb and I have visited many castles all over Europe, but indeed, Castle Edinburgh, sitting on a high rock outcropping, overlooking the city was true to form. From the dungeons to the room that houses the crown jewels, the history is evident and rich. At 1pm every day, a modern gun is fired from the castle which can be heard throughout the city. This is/was done to synchronize the town's clocks , especially handy to the ships in the harbor .

Another ride on the Hop On Hop Off Bus and we arrived at the Royal Botanical Gardens. A 50+ acre garden that includes many glass houses full of exotic plants from all over the world. Again, we have visited many botanical gardens, but this was pretty impressive 😊

Our final leg was to "Hop Off" at the Hard Rock Cafe to acquire another addition to Kevin's T Shirt collection plus a few goodies for friends.

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