Scotland,July5,11

We took the train from Oxford to Edinburgh--It was a 6 hours' drive.Since the train was late , we reached Edinburgh around midnight.The stay at the Euro hostel was comfortable as we had an apartment with independent rooms for all.
From there the next day morning we took a one day's tour of the highlands of Scotland.It was a spectacular journey giving magnificent views of the countryside---mountains and lakes.One can never forget the beauty of the highlands of Scotland.Also took a boat trip along the lake.
The next day,visited the Edinburgh Castle and the rooms of Mary of Scotland.
From there Jose K.John(Roj) hired a van and took us to the Lake District.Lake District too is another beautiful place whose beauty one can never forget.The hills and the slopes where the sheep were grazing will never disappear from one's mind.The lake district is another unforgettable place for its natural beauty.Visited the house of Wordsworth and other places associated with him at Grasmere.
Stayed at a farm in the Lake District.The next day , we drove to Stratford-upon-Avon and saw the places associated with Shakespeare.
Went to Essex,London to visit Liju and Sajayan. Leelamma, Johnachan, Santosh,Roj and Lisa then left for Oxford.
Next day,went to see the Canterbury Cathedral.It is a very beautiful and lovely church , packed with a lot of history.It was the first Cathedral, the seat of the first Archbishop, in England.Henry Vlll destroyed the tomb and shrine of St.Thomas Becket that was in the sanctuary of the Cathedral.