Holiday Inn North Edinburgh

Fun trip to Murrayfield for Scotland v Fiji.....lots of happy Scottish faces after the win, boys in fancydress, stag parties galore, chuc-chucs ferrying folks home in the rain, great cocktails in an Italian Jazz bar and running to catch last train back home on a busy busy Saturday night train heading South.

... and a nice local college age girl approached us, because apparently we looked lost, and told us she used to live right by the hostel and many people had trouble finding it. She pointed us in the right direction and quickly found the hostel (incident #3). About the time we finally set our stuff down and made our beds we realized how hungry we were. We also realized that nothing in St. Andrews is open past 9 and unlike France people eat at a normal dinner hour. As ...

Hi Folks,<br>We are back in Edinburgh after spending a week in Lanzarote! Sun sun sun. Aaron and I are off to a Scottish wedding tonight then a quick 6 days before we set off on our big South America Trip.<br><br>Update you more once we arrive in Lima. <br><br>Adios

No truer statement ever told. Actually that's a lie. But yes, I've seen some pretty disappointing kilts in Scotland. Yellow doesn't suit anyone so I pity the clan with that tartan. I am also curious as to the thought process. You wake up, shower, go to your closet and think what? "I think I'll wear this kilt today."?? Please, men, wear your knee socks at least. I've seen more Scots' legs on this trip than I EVER wanted to. It's only OK if you're in ...

... get on the bus and ride it to the next stop. Well.... turns out I could have done better if I had applied some brainpower to this decision, or maybe some ESP. Apparently, the HoHo bus&#8217;s route is altered somewhat after 6pm (we caught the bus right at 6:00). The bus stops outside of Greyfriars all day long (I know this because I paid attention when we were riding around earlier), but after 6pm, it doesn&#8217;t make a stop there automatically. Apparently, if one ...

... the key evetns that shaped Edinburgh with songs. Have a look at the website http://www.oortours.com When you are in town, or around Scotland, you may be able to catch Graeme live at the many pubs and venues he plays at. Check out http://www.graemeepearson.co.uk and http://www.mutineers.com

... but hey, should be a good time! I think this will be it for this post, but I'll try and put up some the pics I already took. We'll see how long my battery lasts as there's no outlets in this nice little pub with free WiFi...Tis called the Auld House and it makes me happy. Anyways, peace and love, miss you all but not enough to come home just yet!

... Nero and we were glad that Nero was able to capture the dark clouds and grey weather that Edinburgh had to offer us on this day! Somehow, we have the feeling that the moody weather suited the enchanting buildings of Edinburgh, it lent more "character" to them. Rain, rain, go away !! The glorious sunny days which we had in Leeds and York didn't follow us here ...

... straight days of working. I did nothing of real interest that I can remember on the first two days other than be lazy around the hostel, watch girlie movies, and go for groceries, but on Monday I hopped on the train and escaped to Glasgow for the day. Umbrella in hand I was ready to go. And...amazingly, Glasgow was gloriously sunny and warm all day. I could not believe it. Contrary popular opinion and fact ...

... Campbells'...ptth! and their massacre of the MacDonalds in Glen Coe. I could insert a MacDonalds comment here...golden arches, etc etc...but it had more than enough coverage already! We did spend a relaxing evening out hunting for Nessie on the Loch with a fairly impressive sonar system. She was good enough to poke her head out of the water for us.....um...ok, so maybe it was a bit of tape stuck to the boat window....but she is there somewhere ...