• Castles, Cairns, Craigs & Coos
    Steps in a close in the old city.
    Isn't there an elevator?A bit earthy for my taste, think I'll skip this restaurant.Kenneth Grahame's house where he wrote Wind in the Willows.You have to love a country that has a unicorn as the national symbol!Parking in Edinburgh can be difficult during the Festivals.

    Scenes from Edinburgh

    August 18, 2018 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

    After missing a night's sleep yesterday, we slept in this morning, then took a walk to find lunch. We're quite good at getting lost; the curving streets that change names several times don't help. Despite their reputation for being "dour" the Scots are very friendly once you approach them. So when lost, we just ask someone, which often turns into a conversation.
    This evening, we met the rest of the members of our tour. There is a range of ages: more toward the "mature" end, but as young as a high school senior. They seem a fun bunch, and we're looking forward to getting to know them.    Read more