Edinburgh

I am now in Edinburgh, Scotland.
I had a great trip with United Airlines. Changing planes at Heathrow (LHR), is a nightmare. It took the entire 2hrs and 40 minutes layover. There are several bus rides in a maze of buildings, docks and airplane parkings. there are many lines, sorry, queues, for passport, security, and more buses. The entire Commonwealth is landing in London.
Then it is off to Edinburgh on BMI, where a mere sandwich costs 10 pounds.
Scotland was hot and sunny. The Gran Sheraton is at the foot of Edinburgh castle. The lawns were covered with sunbathers, while grave gentlemen in kilts attended outdoor concerts.

Today, back to work. I will work at the Antarctic Treaty Conference Meeting, inaugurated by the Princess Royal, who, by the way, has invited me Thursday for a bash at the castle. BYOK (bring your own kilt).
The main topics in Britain:
The death of a british soldier in Afghanistan. They blame the US.
The Home Secretary encourages victims of petty crime to stop wingeing (whining), and fight back.
And football. The papers are full of stories about which footballer girlfriend upstaged which in the WM in Germany.