Day 2 in GREENOCK (GLASGOW)

Due to the itinerary changes, the ship is still docked in Greenock. Since the Edinburgh (pronounced eh·duhn·bruh) port of call was canceled, many of the ship’s guests took the two hour bus trip to the city while we were docked in Greenock. Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.

(NOTE: The following photos taken in Edinburgh courtesy of Onie Marasigan)

Although the weather, as usual, was not really very pleasant, our group members: Onie and Erna, Oya and Tommy, and Nelda and Mike enjoyed the history and culture of this ancient city. Due to time constraints (the ship departs at 3:00 pm), the group had to forego a visit inside Edinburgh Castle.

Tired, hungry and damp the tourists went back to the ship and we all met in our favorite restaurant. Again, aside from our menu orders we were served Pinoy dishes – rice, sayote or chayote (a pear shaped furrowed fruit that belongs to the gourd family) cooked with ground pork and shrimp. We were also served deep fried salmon fillets, Filipino style.

The ship is still at sea and we are experiencing some slight rolls, hence, the open decks are closed for safety reasons! Personally, I love the rolling though when I’m in bed, I feel like a baby being rocked in a cradle.