The above is my feeble attempt at saying goodbye in Scottish Gaelic. Given that my language skills are somewhat lacking, even in English, the title is about as correct as Google can make it. Anyway, today is our last day in Scotland, and tomorrow, bright and early, we return home.
As for today's activities, well, things were intentionally kept on the light side. The first stop this morning was to the Edinburgh farmer's market, where a few things were purchased. From there, it was off to the National Museum of Scotland, which we barely made a dent in before deciding to call it a day. Our plan from there was to head off to Arthur's Seat and do some hiking, but two things got in the way: 1) It was a bit chillier than expected and 2) We were just tired. To that second point, I'm glad we stayed here as long as we did, but by now, the hiking miles upon miles a day is wearing a bit thin for all of us (myself especially included). If there is ever a return trip, Arthur's Seat (and one or two other places) will be first on the list.
Back to the National Museum of Scotland...this is a must-see. The fact that it's completely free only adds to the coolness of the place. The museum itself has a bit of everything, from fossils to religious artifacts to weapons of a thousand years ago.
The interior of the museum.
A copy of Mary, Queen of Scots's casket.
A precursor to the French guillotine.
Ms. Rivers and I also had a final stroll in the city before things get too dark, and we get too tired. Of course, this somehow ended up involving a cemetery.
View of St. Cuthbert's cemetery and steeple.
On that note, that brings "the big Scotland vacation" to an end. I suspect that we will be back, at some unknown point in the future. As for me, I confess that it will be nice to sleep in my own bed, not walk up quite so many hills, and having the time to plant flowers on Monday. There is a certain serenity in routine, but yet in leaving, I'm hoping that some of those routines are forever changed. We shall see.
I'll end this with my favorite song about Scotland.
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