For me, there are two sides of going thematic. I realized that when it narrows down and gets you more organized, some letters prove to be difficult. In my case for the theme I've chosen which is "Buildings and Structures on Postcards", and not just any other available postcard, but postcards I've received (or sent), I got stuck with approximately 6 letters of the alphabet. Well enough of that, it's quite an early reflection for the challenge ...
For letter "I" --
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| Friendship Gift Postcard, Sent by: Wayne & Ron Sent: 19 May 2012 from Edinburgh, Scotland Received: 26 Sep 2012, Traveled 10,610 km in "like forever!!" |
Iconic is the adjective that the Scotland's National Tourism Organisation used to describe the castle on their website. Such a pity I only went to look at the exterior. I was too stingy and I didn't want to buy the entrance tickets. Perhaps next time!
For more postcards on Friday, check out Beth's The Best Hearts Are Crunchy page, accessible through here.
~maria
Great theme. Did you see the little dog cemetery at the castle? Wish I had spent more time in Scotland.
ReplyDeleteAh, I know this one well! My advice? Stirling Castle is more interesting to visit.
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I always enjoy seeing castles from all over you area. We don't have old castles but log cabins of old.
ReplyDeleteI went to university in Scotland and knew Edinburg well as we went to all the rugby internationals there.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria .. I've never been to the Castle - I was there as a kid .. but I really should get back and have a good visit sometime ..
ReplyDeleteOh yes .. I've written about Stirling Castle - but haven't visited that Castle either .. in fact one of my A-Zs was on Castles ... 2012 ...
Great seeing your travels though and one visit inspires another .. cheers Hilary
Looks like a fun castle. Seeing the exterior would have been nearly as good. I wonder if once you have been inside a few they would not be that different?
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Hi Maria, thanks for visiting my blog and sharing your lovely memories...But now you made me curious were your hometown is??? :D
ReplyDeleteHi Gerda! You're welcome. I am now based in Singapore.
DeleteHi Maria, I love it when I find a postcard, like this one featuring Edinburgh Castle, that makes me want to travel and see the place in person. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the cost of Edinburgh Castle. It can be really pricey to visit the National Trust and Historic Scotland sites. When we lived in Glasgow, we used to have annual passes which helped out a lot.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love castles. It is my dream to visit some of the castles of Europe someday. These postcards are simply lovely. So you have a big family, too! lol Aren't they fun? Have a lovely day, sweet girl. Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!
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