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Day 02 - Edinburgh

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September 18th 2011
We did the Hop On/Off tour bus thing today. We went to Edinburgh Castle, and picked up some souveniers. With a little effort, I discovered my family clan. I'd like to get a scarf with the family tartan but they only come in wool which I can't stand on my skin, so I settled on a clan sword pin and keychain. Edinburgh castle was nice, a bit different from what I expected. ... 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