Cheers from Scotland! We are here finishing filming a pilot TV show as we follow the path of Dan Brown's novel, and now a major motion picture, The Da Vinci Code (DVC). Last week we left off from the English countryside (here's the link to the archives); this week we travel north by train to Edinburgh, Scotland. If you want to see some amazing scenery and check in to one of the most romantic hotels, log on. If you're in a hurry or have ADD, don't worry; there's a 2-minute Johnny Jet video at the end of this week's story.

MAKING A SHOW
We're following the exact tour I took in March. For more detailed information on the places we're visiting, here's the link to the archive � they're in the March and April stories of 2006. The only difference is that on this tour, two high definition cameras follow my every step. If the show gets picked up, you'll be among the first to find out. Keep your fingers crossed.

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 first need to take a commuter train to either Retford or Sheffield, England. Then transfer to a GNER (Great North Eastern Railway), or a Virgin train for Edinburgh. The Edinburgh leg takes just under 3 � hours. The ride goes by quickly, but after trying both trains I prefer the seats of the GNER train to Virgin's (they are more comfortable and spacious). Either way, the best part of the trip is the scenery � it's amazing. Especially the last hour, as you ride along the rocky seashore, and see sheep grazing in the lush green hills. Talk about picturesque!

HOW TO SPEAK LIKE A SCOT
On my last trip I learned how to correctly pronounce Edinburgh. This trip I have been trying to teach our crew. They can't get it right � so much so it's become a joke. It has to be one of the world's most mispronounced cities for Americans. The correct pronunciation is: "ED-in-burra." Got it? It's great to listen to a Scot. Although they speak English, I can hardly understand what they're saying -- boy, do they have a strong accent. I love it! As for money: Scotland is part of the UK, but it's a separate nation. So Scotland issues 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 don't accept them. (�1 = $1.74).