The End of the Road

We had a series of meetings this morning but it was honestly hard to concentrate because I am so excited to go home and see my family. At the same time I am sad to say goodbye to my 19 other travel companions. We have spent nearly 14 hours a day together for the past 3 weeks. That is a lot of time to spend with anyone. These strangers have become friends and really helped to make the experience all that it was. 

In the afternoon we had a tour of Edinburgh Castle and I was so tired I only took a single photo (out a portion of the castle wall)

Afterward we took a cab back to the hotel and split off into groups. In the hustle and bustle those of us who booked a flight never got the chance to say goodbye to the group riding the bus from Edinburgh to London. They pulled out just as we got there. I am hoping that I can reunite with some in the morning here at the hotel.

The 5 of us that did fly enjoyed spending a little more time together and having a leisurely dinner. The flight was somewhat delayed but it still beat an 8 hour (or longer) bus ride. We said our goodbyes here at the airport hotel just in case. 

Tomorrow I fly out of Heathrow in the afternoon. If all goes well I will get home around 11pm on Friday. I can't wait to see my family-- especially this little girl...