The castle stands before us...after the rain

Edinburgh Castle and tennis

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July 5th 2009
The fine weather of yesterday has left us for the time being and we have awoken to grey threatening looking clouds and a forecast of heavy showers. Being Sunday we gave ourselves a lie in as we doubt that the attractions and especially the one we want to visit today won't be open too early. We have decided on Edinburgh Castle for our sightseeing and then we will see what the afternoon brings. A ... read more

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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