Just a few more pics to finish out our recent trip to the UK in honor of 25 years.
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| Yes, it’s true. Some of us learned to “text” on these. These were in … |
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| After 3 great days on Islay, it was time to struggle through the local airport … |
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| Boarding the flight back to the mainland … |
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| An added measure of security. |
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| So long Paps! |
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Back to Edinburgh — where we found this guy, again, working for “nickles”.
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| Haggis for the Mrs. |
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| Had a late lunch with expats from St Joseph’s — Don & Jen Walker. |
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| While the women shopped. |
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| Lots of artsy types trying to make a Pound in these parts … |
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| This guy plays a mean saw. |
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| One final glimpse … |
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| … of Edinburgh. On south to … |
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| Durham. |
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| Our youngest, while viewing these pics, said: |
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| “It looks like Harry Potter!” |
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| Upon repeating that statement to Hierodeacon Benedict recently … |
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| I learned that they did, indeed, use Durham Cathedral and Castle for scenes in HP! |
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| I believe there’s young Master Radcliffe now … |
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| Our nighttime view of the Cathedral from our B&B; window … |
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| And, the following morning. |
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| Zoom in. |
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| And, the Castle (which was closed during our visit). |
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| So ends the photo-blogging of our 25th; more to come on our 50th (soon). |
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