Meet the Gang
Posted by Leonard And Me , 7.16.2018 6:04 PM
Can you spot those sexy Leonard's? This is our touring group of 37! Our last two days in Scotland would be spent in the city capital -- Edinburgh. Pictured behind us is the Edinburgh Castle. Today we would enjoy some nice views from high above the city at the castle. If you look at the picture below you can see how the castle dominates the city skyline.
The castle is Scotland's most-visited paid tourist attraction. It is located at the top of the Royal Mile, at the west end of Edinburgh's Old Town. The volcanic Castle Rock offers a naturally defended position, with sheer cliffs to north and south, and a steep ascent from the west. The only easy approach is from the town to the east, and the castle's defenses are situated accordingly, with a series of gates protecting the route to the summit of the Castle Rock.
At this time of year the castle is getting ready for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. A series of performances takes place on the Esplanade each year during August. The purpose of each performance is a parade of the massed pipes and drums of the Scottish regiments. The climax of the evening is the lone piper on the castle battlements, playing a pibroch in memory of dead comrades-in-arms, followed by massed bands joining in a medley of traditional Scottish tunes.
Today was probably the warmest day on the trip. Jenesa has been a real trooper and has managed to keep up with her husband....me! We did a lot of walking all over Edinburgh today. Every chance I get I try to reward her with a beer! It seems to work every time! :)
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