Yesterday morning I did that thing where I turn off my alarm without committing myself to getting out of bed. When I actually woke up it was 9:15 and I was supposed to catch the 9:37 train. I've never shoved things in a suitcase faster. Luckily I had packed the majority of my things the night before. Then I raced with my suitcase behind me for the station and made it at 9:36. The train was delayed ten minutes, so I was allowed some time to get a pastry and a drink and then sit on the bench and catch my breath. Luckily that was my only travel drama of the day, and last night I arrived successfully to Edinburgh!
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| Bundled for the wind at Edinburgh Castle |
This morning I had toast, eggs, sausage, porridge, and tea at my bed and breakfast and then made my way to the Royal Mile. I started by walking towards the castle and was waiting for something to remind me of my time here 10 years ago. Then it hit me, literally, the wind. Walking up in front of the castle I got the image of my brother almost flying backwards because the wind was so strong. And I was then reminded why it was so windy when I got to the top of the castle and looked out over Edinburgh towards the coast. Such a purty sight!
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| A German Christmas Market |
I wandered around the castle, saw the Honours and the "Stone of Destiny," decided I'd need to do more planning if I were to steal them, and then moseyed my way back along the Royal Mile.
From high up, and down below, the city is beautiful. And it's even more beautiful being here during the Christmas season. I found myself later wandering around a Christmas market. I got mulled cider to warm my hands and insides and listened to the variety of music playing: Christmas music, bagpipes, and bagpipes playing Christmas music.
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| Ice-skaters |
After a day of walking I stopped for some dinner and the TV in the restaurant was playing the news. It was just announced that Kate Middleton is pregnant! Meanwhile Harry is still single and...so am I. Tomorrow I'll go to Holyrood Palace and see if any of the royal family is there so we can fix this situation.
Yesterday morning I did that thing where I turn off my alarm without committing myself to getting out of bed. When I actually woke up it was 9:15 and I was supposed to catch the 9:37 train. I've never shoved things in a suitcase faster. Luckily I had packed the majority of my things the night before. Then I raced with my suitcase behind me for the station and made it at 9:36. The train was delayed ten minutes, so I was allowed some time to get a pastry and a drink and then sit on the bench and catch my breath. Luckily that was my only travel drama of the day, and last night I arrived successfully to Edinburgh!
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