Of course, we have all heard the expression, “Fit for a king.” Well, in the capital city of Scotland, there is a thoroughfare that was solely constructed for a touring member of royalty. This might be a bit of an exaggeration, but nonetheless, in 1819 a road was christened by Leopold I of Belgium. Access to capital from the south was hampered by several difficulties. It would take a few centuries before technology could match the desire to have a thoroughfare that would equal the splendor and ingenuity of the location….
