Arrival in Edinburgh - Day 1July 5, 2006
Old Waverley Hotel
We departed Minneapolis in the early afternoon
of July 4 for an overnight flight thru Newark to Edinburgh. We arrived in Edinburgh at 8 AM and breezed
thru passport control, baggage claim and customs. After consulting our Rick Steve’s travel book, we found our
transportation, bus #100 to Edinburgh’s city center. This took us from the airport to the Waverley Station bus stop in
Edinburgh’s Old Town only a few blocks to our hotel, the Old Waverley Hotel on
Princes Street, for only a few pounds round trip. We were a few hours early for check-in, but we were able to leave
our bags with the concierge and headed out to explore the city. We walked back to the Waverley Bus Station
and hopped a city tour bus heading up to Edinburgh Castle. A very impressive castle built on top of an
ancient volcano. While at the castle,
we decided to confirm our tour for the Highlands at Timberbush Tours which was
located just outside the entrance of the castle. After touring the castle, we went back to the hotel and were able
to check in for a much needed nap.
After our break, we headed back out for dinner and took in a pipe organ
recital at St. Giles Cathedral. The
organ recital was impressive, but my jet lag was making it tough. I made it thru without falling asleep and later
crashed back at the hotel.
Edinburgh Castle with the Nation ...
Edinburgh Cow Parade
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle - Saint Margare ...
Edinburgh park
Old Waverley Hotel
Extremely friendly and accomodating staff. Clean and comfortable rooms
with strong showers. Great restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Only
a short bus ride from Edinburgh's Old Town. http://www.hotelceilidh-donia.co.uk/
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