Back in Edinburgh (minus the flu!)

Today, I flew from London Gatwick up to Edinburgh - the start of my Scottish adventures! 😊 The flight was short and smooth… for the most part, and before long I was checked into my hotel right near Princes Street, smack bang in the middle of all the action. Also, as we were coming in to land, I spotted a Spirit of Tasmania boat docked in the water - how random is that?! Seeing something from home all the way here in Scotland was such a funny surprise.

It’s my second time in Edinburgh, but the last time I was here I was sick for almost the entire trip. So this time, I’m extra excited to finally explore the city properly!

Once I dropped my bags, I couldn’t resist going for a wander. My hotel is right at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, so I headed that way just as the sun was setting over the city. So good.

Later on, I found a lively pub down the road to watch the Arsenal vs Sunderland match (sadly, the Gunners didn’t get the win 😢). The place was absolutely buzzing, and my Australian accent seemed to go down a treat with the locals - even if I could barely understand half of what they were saying! 😂😅 Thankfully, the bartender was from Sydney, so at least one conversation didn’t require subtitles.

There’s a bit of rain on the forecast for tomorrow, so I might make it a day of indoor exploring - maybe a museum or two, or even the castle itself. Either way, I’m so excited to see more of this awesome city.Read more