We arrived in Edinburgh safe and sound on Friday evening (local time) tired and happy to get some rest- problem was our bags were still in Hong Kong. Or so we eventually discovered. We are still waiting for them though so there is some nervousness!
They say every cloud and for our silver lining our insurance company informed us that we could each spend up to $1000NZ on essential items until our gear arrived. So much to my disgust (yeah right) we got to spend our first morning in Edinburgh wandering up and down Princess Street looking for essentials for us both. Needless to say we both ended up very well dressed.
Then armed with new jeans and for me a Scottish rugby shirt ... well I said essentials, we were finally smelling better and ready to be tourists instead of maniac shoppers.
Day one we went to the castle, well of course we did and I have to say it didn't disappoint. Quite amazing and the most beautiful views of the city spread out before us. Chris took heaps of photos which we would have uploaded if this internet cafe had the facilities which it doesn't so that's something for you all to look forward to for next time.
As well as castle viewing we managed to go to a couple of pubs as you do to sample some of the local hospitality however we must still have been jet lagged because after walking for hours (we were up at 6am) we ended up having a very early night and missing dinner. Bit sad when you have had your 12 hours sleep and its 5am!! So another early start today as well. We ended up at Waverley station and decided on Glasgow for breakfast. Chris and I managed a cheap fry up for 2 which started our morning well.
Went to the famous (or as the sign above it says world famous) Barras - the local market here in Glasgow. It was interesting but impossible to understand a word that was being said. I do know though that a market stall holder made me blush but I'm not telling why!
So we're about to head back to Edinburgh to get warmed up (yeah okay get a a couple of ales in) before the big game this afternoon. Our bags are still awol but at least we have tickets and a rugby shirt each even if mine is the wrong colour. Go the ABs and remember to watch out for us on your TV screens.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
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Hey guys great to hear you arrived safe and sound. Drink loads and have a great time - say hello to the homeland! Cath, Kev and Kids.
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Couldn't see you in the crowd - then again it appears you weren't wearing black! Perhaps if you misbehave more the cameras will find you.
Found it difficult to distinguish between the teams on screen - their bloody kit looked very similar.
B
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