We have now traveled the length and breadth of the Royal Mile. Yesterday we visited Holyrood House where the queen stays when in Scotland (directly across from the Scottish Parliament). This is at the lower end of the Royal Mile. Holyrood House and the Abbey are spectacular. We very much enjoyed the visit and the education. (I personally am fascinated with Mary Queen of Scots and need to learn more about her life.) Today we hiked up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle and toured there. Among other things we saw the honours of Scotland (crown, scepter, and sword) which are very impressive. We also saw Edinburgh from the castle mount. The history is amazing. The views spectacular. The weather wet and blustery. We all came back to the flat with wind burned cheeks.
The children are amazing. We are walking between 6 and 8 miles daily. They are also making some interesting observations. Elie realized and commented that only Christians were involved with the Scottish Monarchy. Isaac gave me gray hear by lifting his feet off the ground while leaning out the hole in the wall where the cannon's were fired. Talia focused on being cute. Leila shared with me that "Mommy told me that I don't have to wash my hands after I go potty" which Olivia claims to have no knowledge of this statement. They read the menus in the restaurants and order for themselves. This has been a challenge as we are in the midst of passover which means that we do not consume wheat, spelt, barley, rye, and oats so no bread, oatmeal, or beer!!
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