Edinburgh
Across the impressive Forth Road Bridge, we drive directly into the centre of Edinburgh. Just beneath the castle is a car park where we park our car, so in the middle of the centre.
De city is situated magnificently on a rock formation and extinguished vulcanos, and really stands out in this flat area. This capital of Scotland is a vivid and cultural city with many places of interest. It's nice, even to take a walk, for example through the medieval parts. Furthermore, there are many spots with beautiful views, on the city and it's surroundings.
First, we visit the castle and the museums it houses. Very impressive, but after a few hours of strolling we need a break. We buy us a sandwich, which we eat in the nearby park. Then we continue with a walk through the old, medieval city centre, a very pleasant experience where on can imagine being back in time.
From all the things we see that day, the Camera Obscura in the Outlook Tower fascinates us most. The first 5 floors of the building are filled with 3-dimensional art and pictures of Edinburgh in older times. Some of the 3D-images are of an unearthly beauty, intangible. Like the gold digger, sieving the water when you walk by and the moving dancer on a vase. You can't imagine the beauty of it, you have to go there yourself.We enjoy our visit, but it will take days to see more of the city. So that means we will have to return someday. Late at night we return to our hotel in Aberdour, and are surprised by the fact that we have to pay toll to cross Forth Road Bridge. But you only pay when you cross it from the south to the north and it's less than a pound.
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Travel through Europe and Africa
with Elisabeth and Teije