On Saturday (yesterday), there was an agricultural fair held on the grounds of the palace. We got to see everything from rides, to tractor demonstrations, to traditional British horsemanship, to a bagpipe band and even a Japanese Taiko Ensemble. We talked with several craftsmen and women and ate Yorkshire pudding. Quite a lovely day. I got to meet with my students in the evening (oh yeah, I am here to teach actually).
This morning (Sunday), we attended Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh. It is a beautiful cathedral and houses two first-class relics of St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland. Following Mass, we climbed a hill to the National Monument (a partial copy of the Parthenon), and Lord Nelson's monument, which offered a great view of Edinburgh. Class begins tomorrow morning, and I'm excited!
I'm glad you remember the purpose of you being there! 😊
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are exactly how I envisioned the fair, how fun!