Scotland, Oxford and Stonehenge

Scotland is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain. It's about 45 minutes from London via train. (with free wifi!) It is famous for its fresh water lochs (lakes) – there are over 600 square miles of them. One of the most famous is Loch Ness where a mysterious monster is said to lurk in the depths of the water. It is also famous for its clans, kilts, medieval castles, theatre festival, as well as poetry and songs of Robert Burns.

Famous Scots include Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, David Hume and the actor Sean Connery. Famous musicians of Scotland include Annie Lennox, Wet Wet Wet, Travis and Simple Minds.



























Oxford is also known as the City of Dreaming Spires based on the architecture of the world famous University buildings.Hitler was intending to use Oxford as his capital if he conquered England which is one of the reasons it was not bombed.The Great Hall at Christ Church College was used as inspiration for the Hogwarts dining hall in the Harry Potter films. The staircase leading up to the hall was actually used in several scenes in the films.
















Of all the monuments in the world, Stonehenge is considered to be the most ancient. It is believed to have been built in 2500 BC. The exact purpose of Stonehenge is unknown. Some consider Stonehenge to be an altar for sacrifices, whereas others consider it as a tool for astronomy.

How about a big Thai cuisine treat after a long day walk!