We didn't even look for the the Loch Ness monster

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We got to Edinburgh late, so the first night, we went straight to the hotel.
            In the morning, I was shocked to learn that we were not even going to Loch Ness, we were instead traveling around Edinburgh. However, I decided to let it go. We began by walking to Edinburgh Castle, perched on top of a steep cliff. Luckily, this is not the way up. We dodged a military event and wandered around the fortress-like structure. Several monuments were blocked by a huge arrangement of bleachers, presumably for an event that night. We saw multiple large cannons, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and the Cemetery for Soldier’s Dogs. We also viewed the Crown Jewels of Scotland, featuring a large scepter, and a sword that was easily as tall, if not taller, than me, with a hilt as wide as a usual doorway. Among the Crown Jewels was the Rock of Destiny. At the gift shop, we got some tablet, traditional Scottish candy that turned out to be sugar and condensed milk. It was delicious.
            Next, we went to a three floored shop that made cashmere and lamb wool accessories, tartan high heels, soap, tweed suits, and pins for said cashmere and lamb wool accessories. We viewed the tartan making loom, though sadly, it was not on.
            We then walked the Royal Mile, a street lined with shops and closes, which appear to be narrow alleyways.
            We did some shopping, and after lunch, we went into St. Giles Cathedral. There was a beautiful organ, and several lovely chapels lining the walls. There were also things called ‘Holy Socks- Faith on your feet’, which were socks that appeared to depict Bible verses.

            After visiting St. Giles, we went to the Deacon’s House Café, which had wonderful shortbread cookies. We hung out there for a while, and then went back to the hotel.




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