Gobs of tourists can't resist the souvenirs

It's a little embarassing to admit but this ultra-touristy shop was my favorite store in Edinburgh. Considering its location smack dab in the middle of the Royal Mile, the prices were pretty reasonable. I bought one of those rugby jerseys and a book about Scottish history.

Day 10 (In and around Edinburgh)

July 22nd 2006
It was a bit creepy last night. With no a/c and more insufferable heat I had to leave my floor to ceiling window wide open just to get some air flow. However, with all the construction being done on the facade of the hotel there was scaffolding right outside my window. If some enterprising thief had wanted to steal a nice digital camera, an MP3 player, a bottle of Scotch and an empty wallet, he ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Midlothian » Edinburgh

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

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