I am finally going to be taking a vacation this year. On August 30, I'm flying to London to embark on a 14 day cruise. The cruise leaves from Dover on the 31, and goes to two ports in Scotland, one in Iceland, one in Greenland, and ends in NYC on September 14. Yes, it's a Crystal Cruises cruise. (click that link to see our route) This time we'll be on the Symphony, which I haven't been on yet. Mom and Dad are going, too.
So all this UK-US flight terror stuff is putting a little damper on my excitement about this trip. I have a nonstop flight from LAX to Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic. I'm very glad that this plot was thwarted, but I want them to catch the rest of this group. Soon.
Other than keeping up with current events - stupid terrorists & the Israel-Lebanon war - I don't have much going on. I think I'll take myself to see the movie Little Miss Sunshine today for some entertainment and levity. I'm going to two Giants-Padres games next week, which will also be great. I love going to PetCo park. It's a super nice ballpark and my company has fantastic season tickets. With the two games next week, I will have used the company tickets seven times.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Currently reading: The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig
On deck to read: The Places in Between by Rory Stewart
Our Newest Member of the Family, Gracie!
14 years ago
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Places to visit in Edinbourgh;
The Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse is nice because of the Abbey, St. Giles Cathedral (where my cousin was married), The Real Mary King's Close, Scottish Parliament building (our flat was on the top floor of the building next door), Scotch Whisky Center in a bit cheesy, but you get free whisky and learn a good bit. All are on The Royal Mile.
Eat at Decon Brodie's on the Royal Mile, have the Royal Haggis, yumm... In Leith find a resturant that is next to the cannal with stairs leading up to the front door, and have the blood pudding if you are brave and the sticky pudding for the best dessert ever. Sorry I can't remember the name.
That should be more than you have time for while you are in port..
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