We departed the cruise in Dover. Spent a little time wondering the streets until our rental car was ready. Then on to pick it up. Gary did a practice run around Dover before we headed to the A2 and up to Birkenhead. It took us about 5 hours and as long as we were following another vehicle it was great. A couple round abouts were a little challenging as they are not really round. Thank goodness for a GPS as I am not sure how we would manage without it. We had a lovely dinner with one of my CCCs (Crazy Caledonian Cousins). It was our first meeting and hope to see each other again.
The next day was a pleasant drive to Edinburgh. We passed thru the scenic Lakes District and enjoyed the changes in landscape on the way. Countryside is a lovely green and at times the hills were covered with purple heather. Shortly after we arrived the skys opened up with rain and wind. As the Scots say it was windy, blowy and gusty, and I don't know in which order. There is so much to see and do in Edinburgh and we have crammed in as much as possible. We had a great tour guide and enjoyed the magnificent Edinburgh Castle which dominates the city skyline. It is a great city and we wished we had more time to explore. We have had a few good laughs as at times we thought the guide was saying one thing when it was actually something completely different. Like boot and it was a book, yes we were a little confused as we kept looking for a boot. There was a wedding at the Castle so I had my picture taken with the Best Man.
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