I have been lazy, almost a week back in London and I have yet to post about how awesome Edinburgh was, yet again! We really strived to find different places to see this time aorund, it was my fourth time and Mel's third (I think) so there was a lot of tourist-ground we had already covered. Thanks to Dr Google and TimeOut, we managed to find a few odds and ends to bide our time. Of course, a lot of that time was spent, surprise, surprise, in pubs. Accomodation ... will remain nameless. We thought we were booking into a b'n'b, but it turned out to be a small private room in a hostel run by minimum staff. Our heater broke partway through our stay and we were givne a little portable one that shot off sparks... 'nuff said. Breakfast To be honest, one day I ate breakfast from the hostel (not b'n'b as advertised) for a fiver. The other two days, I discovered my new food love- savory scones. I walked forty minutes to get myself a cheese scone and it was WORTH IT! Crumbly, buttery, warm. *sigh* Sadly, on my second day, I couldn't find the shop again and had to settle for an apricot scone which was still very yummy.
If you have time to spare, consider The Museum on the Mound. It kind of looks like it fell off the side of the Royal Mile but it is actually an important, still used and interesting site, all about the Bank of Scotland and its history. Be aware, school trips here are common so pick your time wisely. We spent a good half an hour here appreciating the history and exhibits. Also bought a great print of Edinburgh which will be going on my wall once I get home. Why the cats? Well, on our way into the bottom of Grassmarket, I saw a cat in the window of a cafe... and in I went. At 8 pounds an hour Maison and Moggy let two dozen people in to sit and play with their many feline friends. It's not something I ever thought I would have the opportunity to do and, being just enough of a crazy cat lady, I went on in by myself and sent everyone I know the following photos. It was very strange, but definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience you have to do if you can. Book ahead, becuase I'm serious when I say it books out- there was a line and they had to turn people away. Seriously. Hanging my head in shame, I admit I FINALLY made it all the way to the top of the Royal Mile and into Edinburgh Castle. It was huge. It was old. There were some cool stories. I got an audio guide. Very pretty. Done now, moving on. We were also recommended a couple of places by a very friendly Australian bar tender, that we didn't quite make it to this time.
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