Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

We made it!! Today has been our first full day in Scotland.  Yesterday we took a ferry from Larne, Northern Ireland to Cairnyran, Scotland.  What's a ferry? Glad you asked! A ferry is a very large boat that holds cars and people to cross different bodies of water.

After our two hour ferry ride we drove a couple hours to Scotland's capital, Edinburgh.  Edinburgh is another world heritage site. Miss Crumrine and I immediately loved the city with its old and new towns fused together. 

We began our morning with a short sightseeing cruise on the Firth of Forth, on the North side of the city.  This cruise enables you to see the sky line of the city, the two bridges (connecting the north and south parts of the city) and some wildlife.  Miss Crumrine and I had a great time, saw some penguins, seals. oil wells, and got a little sunburned!

After we got off the boat, we were able to take watch a lifeguard demonstration.  The Scottish lifeguard at the Firth are kind of like the coast guard.  Their  job is to keep everybody safe in the water.  The lifeguards were out at the docks today encouraging everybody to stay safe and showing them how they could be rescued.  They have helicopters, lifeboats, and rescue dogs.  Our favorite were the Newfindland rescue dogs.  They were extremely large and friendly.  We got to watch them practice rescuing people.  

Look closely for the seal!

This afternoon we explored the "old town" of Edinburgh.  We visited the castle and walked the Royal mile.  Miss Crumrine made a short video for you explaining the Royal Mile and the Castle.  We lucked out and happened to chance on a bagpipe player while making the video.  Welcome to Scotland!