We're in Scotland

Well here we are in Edinburgh - doesn’t seem that long ago that Edinburgh seemed such a long way away!! It was magic sailing up along the coast, so close to the Bass Rock that we could pick out individual gannets instead of just what looked like a new sprinkling of snow from a distance. It really was quite special sailing up through the Forth, catching our first glimpses of Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle, past Cramond and then through the Forth rail and road bridges into Port Edgar. Was surprised at the number of seals we saw on the way in, lounging (or sunbathing when the sun appeared) on the floats of the channel markers, there were also quite a few puffins just chilling on the Forth, I guess on their way to or from the Isle of May. Having a chill out morning catching up on blogs and photos before heading into Edinburgh for the day. Until next leg Karen

hi michael here first blog and new to all this even though i was on the dover to london leg which was great. now the newcastle to edinburgh leg and when i was doing the first leg i so wanted to do another leg and i am so glad i was able to and ye this leg has been amazing. we set off from newcastle and sailed for 20 miles and i had a go at driving and that was amazing. we arrived at amble marine and we spent a night there and then in the morning we went to the local market which we brought a blow up pirate ship which is great fun, i also brought alot of sweets. we then left to sail to farn islands which was even more amazing than anything as me and captain kath desided to paddle across the to one of the islands and we saw all the birds and there nest and also as they are quite defensive they kept pecking me on the head, but it was still great and amazing. then we sailed another 20 mile to eyemouth which was quiet and little and was able to post my postcards. then we sailed 50 miles to edinburgh which was even more amazing as i got to helm most the way and sail past bass rock and saw all the irds on that rock which was great. now in edinburgh getting ready to walk around the place and adventure even more and add more videos to the presentation. i wish i could do another leg but i can not as they are all fully booked. bye scarlet oyster have a fun rest of the journey. [17/06/09 12:00]