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). |