004) Visit Scotland – DONE! (06/03/09)
Posted by: sleepercity on: Sunday, 18 January, 2009
This is a goal for ’101 Things in 1001 Days’.
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COMPLETED!
BACKGROUND
I find it endlessly ridiculous that I’ve wandered around continental Europe but never been to some of the awesome places in the world that are also right on my doorstep. I’ve wanted to visit Scotland for years but haven’t yet found the time or the money but that ends now! I find the history of the place fascinating – Christians and Vikings and Picts, oh my! Nice series on TV at the moment about the History of Scotland – and there are myriad cultural and heritage landmarks to take in. The countryside and highlands are obviously supposed to be awe-inspiring, and hiking Ben Nevis would be amazing, but walking anywhere in the country is a must for me while I’m there.
PROGRESS
UPDATE 1 (18/01/09):
Train tickets and Edinburgh hotel booked! (As of 9th January.) Very excited. A couple of days in March this year (2009) won’t be enough but it’s a start. I’m in the process of researching and thinking up a few plans for my time. Want to fit in a good walk, whatever the weather, and a proper touristy sight-see of the city but also find some alternative-y things to do. Shouldn’t really have been as surprised as I was to discover Edinburgh has veggie and vegan cafes/restaurants/shops etc., it’s a major European city, after all, but I’m pleased nonetheless.
UPDATE 2 (09/03/09):
Came back from Edinburgh a few days ago, amazing place, loved it. Will write about it and get photos on Flickr asap!
UPDATE 3 (16/03/09):
Photos up on Flickr here.
Photo to commemorate as per Goal 001:
2 Responses to "004) Visit Scotland – DONE! (06/03/09)"
Thursday, 22 January, 2009 at 15:36
Oh fun, never been to Cardiff but I’d like to go.
Yeah, to book or not to book? You often get great last minute deals but I knew if I didn’t book something a little bit on advance I’d never go at all.
Tuesday, 20 January, 2009 at 18:56
That’s really cool: I have my plans to go away in the summer, and really should book myself something between now and then, especially since things are so quiet at the moment. Edinburgh is a great city, I love it there. I hope to get back up there some time, but I think my next weekend away/mini-trip is going to be Cardiff… I went there to see The Police at the Millennium Stadium, but apart from the area around where Torchwood is I saw next to nothing of the city!