It was a super trip. The tour group was a mix of folks from US, Canada, Australia, & South Africa. Several of the US folks were from Hawaii. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and our coach driver was a capable and safe driver.
One of the group was blind and was an inspiration for folks with disabilities as he was always upbeat and pleasant. His wife was at full attention but he managed the stairways of the coach, walking tours, and dinners without a cane or any problems. Most of our accommodations were very nice but most days began early and ended late. It was nice to be able to see as much of this part of the British Isles as we were able.
Yes I did try hagas, it wasn't bad but I don't want to make it a staple in my diet. In Hawaii you have to try the Poi and in Scotland you have to try the Hagas. The poi tasted like wallpaper paste but the Hagas was more favorable. They told us that the original recipe was that all of the sheep was ground up for hagas except for the bones and skin but now the mix is more selective of components and wasn't that bad to taste. It was served at all breakfasts in Scotland.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
8-23-15
Today we toured Edinburgh and visited the Edinburgh Castle before our farewell dinner as the tour comes to an end.
view of the castle from downtown Edinburgh
our local guide in kilts and our coach driver
Edinburgh Castle
a view of Edinburgh from the castle
monument in downtown Edinburgh
The castle from downtown
downtown monument
The castle from downtown
St. Andrews monument
downtown monument
8-22-15
We move from Inverness to Edinburgh with a stop at St. Andrews, the home of golf. On the way we stopped at the prehistoric Clava burial cairns dating back to 20000 BC.
typical view of the narrow roadways
The heather wasn't in full bloom but did show some light lavender color
St. Andrews Links golf shop
18th green
club house
1st tee
St. Andrews golf museum
Railroad bridge over Forth river
downtown Edinburgh
8-21-15
This morning we visited a working sheep farm with a demonstration of great herding border collies. Then it was a stop at Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie's jacobite army was finally defeated.
resting
one dog was sent to bring in the herd now seen at the tree line
the rest of the dogs keep the herd in a spot
one sheep sheared for the show
Jo with a future herder
The bonnie Prince Charley
Irish hairy cattle
Nessie
On Loch Ness
What is that just below the surface?
views from the boat
our boat
the visitor center for our boat ride
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