Cheers from Scotland! In case you missed the past few newsletters (here's the link to our archives), we're at the end of our three-country trek through Europe. We followed the path of Dan Brown's novel and upcoming motion picture The Da Vinci Code. This week we close out our amazing trip as we travel from Lincoln, England to Edinburgh, Scotland. If you're in a hurry or have ADD (like me), there's another 2-minute Johnny Jet video at the end of this week's story.

LINCOLN TO EDINBURGH
The best way to reach Edinburgh from Lincoln is by train. If you purchase a BritRail pass from RailEurope.com, you won't have to buy expensive point-to-point tickets. There are no direct trains from Lincoln, so you'll need to take a 30-minute commuter train to Retford, England, then transfer to a GNER (Great North Eastern Railway) train for Edinburgh. The Edinburgh leg takes just under 3 � hours. The ride goes by quickly, as the seats are comfortable (even in coach) and the scenery is amazing -- especially the last hour. You travel along the rocky seashore, and see sheep grazing in the lush green hills. Talk about picturesque!

EDINBURGH
This was my first time to Edinburgh, and the first thing I learned was how to pronounce it the correct way: "ED-in-burra." I also learned that although Scots speak English, I could hardly understand what they were saying. Boy, do they have a strong accent! I loved it, although it wasn't easy to find an actual Scot - especially in the city. The city is nearly as multiethnic as New York, particularly in the service industry. I met lots of Irish lads, Poles, Swedes, Canadians, even New Zealanders - along with many other nationalities. It kind of bums me out that the world is slowly turning into one big melting pot. As for money: Scotland is part of the UK, but it is a separate nation. So Scotland does issue its own bank notes, but English pounds are accepted everywhere. However, you might have a hard time using Scottish pounds outside the country, as some places in England won't accept them. (�1 = $1.74).

ARRIVING IN EDINBURGH
Arriving at the Waverley train station in the heart of downtown, I felt like I was trapped in a classic movie. I almost did a double take to make sure I hadn't gotten out of a time machine, rather than a train. Everything appeared almost black and white. It must have been the high white dome ceiling and legendary black Londonesque cabs all lined up just a few steps from the train. It was weird -- although the station was covered and appeared to be indoors, it obviously wasn't. Hundreds of taxis sped through the center, dropping off and picking up passengers.

EDINBURGH SKYLINE
I was fortunate to stay at one of Edinburgh's nicest hotels. The 5-star Balmoral has been a city landmark for over 100 years. This is where the Da Vinci Code cast and crew stayed while they filmed at nearby Rosslyn Chapel. No one can miss the hotel, as it sticks out proudly amid the amazing Edinburgh skyline, with its distinctive clock tower. The Skyline is so awesome because it's not filled with modern tall skyscrapers, but rather medium-sized historic buildings that resemble a fairy-tale picture book. I've never seen a skyline so charming in my life.

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