Well, after a very long flight, we've finally arrived in Edinburgh. I left @ 1307 from my apartment yesterday, arrived in TO @ 3:15 - D's parents were very kind in giving us a lift to the airport. We made good time cause D's dad has a bit of a lead foot... ;-)

Since our flight did not leave until 18:55 - we had a lot of time to kill. So we stopped at the nearest pub in the airport, had a beer to relax... nursed that beer for 2 1/2 hours because it was so expensive! It was interesting watching all of the people coming and going.

Our flight did not leave until 19:30 - but we did all board before 18:55. It was a little frustrating because our seats were called last. Ok - the plane - very close quarters - not an inch separating the chairs. It was a very long, uncomfortable 6 1/2 hour flight. could not sleep - at all - too hot in the plane. they showed 2 bad movies - well, ones that should have been good, but weren't.... Once we finally arrived this morning @ 06:30 local time (1:30AM EST) we were feeling very tired. I could hardly keep my eyes open, but we had to drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh. OK - THE CAR!!!!! WOW!

When we booked the car rental in March - we knew we were getting a free upgrade - They gave us a Rover 25 - it is a beauty! We have yet to name her, but rest assured, it will happen. So D took the first leg of the drive - she drove from Glasgow to Edinburgh - but somehow, D and I got a little lost, and off course.... (par for the course for my vacations... ;-) We were somehow south of Edinburgh. We stopped at a gas station, and the attendant was very kind in giving us directions. We bought a map book to help us. So I got to drive at that point - In truth, I was VERY NERVOUS about re-learning to drive a standard, driving on the opposite side, and learning to shift with a different hand! So, I took the city route back into Edinburgh. Think I scared Doris a number of times. I'm not used to having to leave room on the left hand side, and let me tell you - the streets are VERY narrow. I think I nearly took a pedestrian out... but he was fine - I checked... ;-)

Well, what they don't tell you in those map books is where the CONSTRUCTION is. Ok - so we got a little lost the second time trying to find the hostel. BUT in our defense, every time we would navigate a street, it was either a one way, or the "round about" was under construction. Jolene - I think I know now where they got the idea for the traffic circle in Halifax - they are all over here!!!! So I think I've mastered the shifting in the standard now - except on hills - they leave no room behind you when waiting at a red light - good thing we've got insurance!!!

so when we found the hostel, was so wiped out I layed down for an hour. So so tired - was up for over 24 hours at this point. After the one hour - D and I went out for lunch at a place called Garfunkel's. Then we wandered the Royal Mile. Both of us are so tired right now, which is why sitting at the computer seemed liked a good idea right now.

Tomorrow it's Castle Edinburgh, and Holyrood Castle. After that, we are off to meet one of D's friends for supper. Sleep is all I can think of right now... so I'll sign off.

*no Jamie found*