A Mighty Castle, and another slightly less mighty.

Their trip now nearing its end, Captain Quantum and the Falcon were heading on a turn southwards, down to Edinburgh and beyond back into England. So 630 they awoke, and a quick pack up meant that they were on their way and arrived in the scenic town. After parking a quick stroll through the park and up the hill got them at the gates of the castle. And they didn’t even need to besiege the castle for entry. They just had to pay the fee.

Mmm Castle

They then went on a tour, and were awed by the royal jewels, and the mighty stone of scone (and the thought of returning the mo England not a wise one), going to the amusing enactment in the great hall and then to the darkest prison. Fortunately, the weather was amazing, giving Captain Quantum and Falcon a chance to survey the ground they had already covered. When the cannon struck though, it was time for them to depart for more southern places.

Mmm Fountain...

After lunch they walked back to the car to play the exorbitant rates for the car park (£9.90!?!?) and saw Gavin from Gavin and Stacey in the street. The drive was a long one, but with some food available from Asda, they continued south, and soon we were in the home country, with accents getting milder as we drove. But sad times ahoy, it rained and rained, and rained some more when we arrived at the campsite.

The Dog cemetery... aww

In a break in the rain they pitched their tent. After a little read they decided to head to the Queens Head pub in the good beer guide. It was a traditional local pub, with exceptionally cheap beer. After a quick drink they headed back to the campsite, and went into a peacefull slumber.

Mmm... Cathedral

The next day it firstly the pair headed to Durham, after a leftover breakfast. Here there was a cathedral and a castle. The cathedral was most spectacular, with large stained glass windows and elaborate carvings. The Castle was not a traditional affair, but more a student accommodation place. They then went for a stroll round the town, and had some lunch. But soon they were on their way again, off to their cousins.