From Loretta
Yes, I know, I know. Everyone wants to see more Barbies.
But two of the Wenches have brand-new books out, and I got all excited (1) because two Wenches have new books out and (2) I have been to locales in their books and have actual pictures.
My first (and so far only visit) to Scotland took me to Edinburgh, which I think is one of the most interesting looking cities in the world. 
This is a view of Edinburgh Castle which is built at the top of...a volcano. A very dead volcano. The Old Town is built along its sides. One's first view is pretty dramatic. However, my picture-taking skills weren't really up to the challenge of capturing Edinburgh, so here are some post cards. 
Before coming here, I had seen men in kilts playing bagpipes. But the men I saw in Edinburgh in kilts playing bagpipes strongly impressed upon me the fact that a man could look really manly in a skirt. Especially when it's sleeting. In June. Every day at one o'clock, there is what sounds like a terrifying clap of thunder. This is the One O'clock Gun going off from the castle ramparts. For more on Edinburgh and manly men, you can read Susan/Sarah's book.
On to Sarah Churchill. Here's a view of the place she & John built. Well, mostly she, IIRC. 
But I'm not going to offer any of my limited information about Sarah, since a talented Wench is offering you the complete scoop. I'm just here with the illustrations. Another view: 
And some more: 
We took a boat ride on the lake, I recall. Our traveling companion is from Atlanta, and the English tourists loved his accent.
Here's the front door, or one of them. But to get inside, for the inside scoop, you know what you've got to do. Read Susan/Miranda's book. That's what I'm going to do, too.
