A Cold Day in Edinburgh

Secondhand Smokette and I had a fine day walking Edinburgh.  It was wet and cold, but the company was warm and the city beautiful.  Here are a few photos.

First, the famous castle:

I had to take this shot over a lot of construction that impeded the view. But I think I nailed it.

I was very taken with the old statuettes of monks that are on display in the fine city’s fine art museum.

I love European train stations:

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