24 Aug 2008

Endinburgh (or "Edinbrah")

 

In our first weekend in Scotland we decided to visit the city of Edinburgh (it's pronounced "Edinbrah" - and I have no idea why). Our decision of the location wasn't just for turistical reasons, oh no, it was greatly because 10% of the company was in the city, it was the last day of the International Festival and...because we can.

In the way we decided to stop in Rosslyn Chappel. For those of you that don't know, osslyn Chappel is the last chappel refered in "The DaVinci Code" by Dan Brown - the chappel where they found the "Graal". It's a nice chappel, but it under serious reconstrution works and it lacks some glory. Just watch the pics and you will understand.  Pics inside the building were forbiden, so...just watch the movie if you are curious about the inside.

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  Edinburgh

We arrived in Edinburgh arround 2h30 and we went strait to a restaurant with 20 EJ people. Nice. And then we visited the city. The city was top 10, but it was so crowdy. And we were such a big group. We spent a lot of time getting lost from each other!!! But we had a great time together.

 

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Some of the EJ gang.

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The new Royal Guards!

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No more muffins for us!!!

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The castle of Edinburg - surrounded by seats for the Tattoo Parade.

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One of the zillions shows on the streets.

It has a very good day, but this city has a lot to offer and the time was not enough. But we'll be back again with more time.

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