Today was very busy. We started bright and early with a walk down the Royal Mile and a visit to the National Museum of Scotland.
![St. Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0518-300x225.jpg)
After that, we visited Edinburgh Castle and enjoyed the sights from the top.
![View from Edinburgh Castle](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0526-300x225.jpg)
Since no visit to Scotland would be complete without a taste of their #1 export, we did the Scottish Whiskey Experience tour and enjoyed a tasting of some fine Scotch.
![Katie at the Scottish Whiskey Experience](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0538-300x225.jpg)
After that, we visited the Queen’s Palace in Scotland and the Scottish Parliament. We ended the day with a scenic overlook of Edinburgh…
![View from the top](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0578-300x225.jpg)
…and a pint in a Scottish pub, because my sister commented that we should be enjoying the local nightlife more.
![Enjoying a pint at a Scottish pub](http://jpopek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0603-300x225.jpg)
Nice pint. I approve.