27 March 08 - 00:03William Wallace, Stirling Castle and the original Big Pineapple

I have a little more time tonight, so I must tell you of a few quirky things that we have seen over the last few days. 

Quirk Number One:

On our way to Hadrian's Wall Kathy and I were laughing our heads of as we went through the small village of Once Brewed and then, two minutes later, Twice Brewed! 

Quirk Number Two:

Strolling through Edinburgh Castle and seeing a bloke with a Hawthorne Scarf wrapped around his neck!

Quirk Number Three:

Seeing the original version of the Big Pineapple just outside Falkirk!

Quirk Number Four.

Watching Bob the Builder in Gaelic!!

And now my mind has gone blank as to the others!!! A sign of senility or just too much time with the kids!!  Anyway, today we went to the Wliiam Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle.  The Monument was really cool and they have Wallace's original sword there - its about 6 foot tall (See the flickr pic). And of course, there were the obligatory Aussies there - this time from Shepparton.

Another BBQ outside Sterling Castle and we called it a day.  Tomorrow, we are off to see the Loch Ness Monster.  She'd better look out because CJ and Eden are in foul moods!!!

See ya.

Boy guess you’ve gotta be impressive with a man who can wield a sword of such impressive length. Loved the original Big Pineapple. Did you guys get the story of why it was built in such an odd shape?
The Aussie Flemings - 05 04 08 - 03:44

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