Navaar House Hotel Edinburgh

... already know all the best spots!

We plan to visit Edinburgh before going onto London. As my husband is of Scottish heritage. I need MUCH advice on getting around Edinburg, Scotland without driving ourselve. We only have a few days before we head down to London so we would like to maximize our time there without being frantic

... without it but I guess a lot of people will have lots of memories of their time there.
I had thought of going to Raith Rovers game but changed my mind the day before traveling - good job I did - the Raith match was cancelled!

Anyway - enjoyed the game. Ended 2-0 to Alloa who now move into the promotion contention in Scottish League two.

... the cold again, wondering where the hell this next bus is cos it wasn't on the schedule, and some random bus pulls up. Lovely old Stagecoach, joy. Getting on, the driver's moaning about how **** it was, and we're just like oh well it'll get us there right?

"We'll see.." .. highly reassuring, mate.

No issues though, and then around 11am we pull into Edinburgh! Finally got to see the Forth Bridge, and then seeing ...

... there stiff as a board, playing his music. Like I said, everyone was running up getting their picture beside the guy, so I decided it would be entertaining if a few of us at a time ran up and did a sort of Irish jig beside him. That was pretty hilarious and we got it all on video. Later that night, when we were on our way to our ghost tour, (everyone reading this should google the Mackenzie poltergeist) there was a Polish man entertaining people with his fiery ...

... castle. We got drenched but it was still amazing and lovely to see all the painting, scupltures, jewels and buildings. We walked down the Roayl Mile to look at the cathederals, tourist shops etc. before heading into Mary Kings Close which is the underground part of Edinburgh, pretty well preserved. You're walekd throuhg by a guide acting at 16th century mercahnt and come across real peopels houses with real stories in them ...

... Lunch: £10 Last Nights Dinner & Drinks: £18 So Thats about £10 over what we would like to spend a day... i think... it was $80 Canadian a day when we left... but i should look into that again. Anyway... we should be able to be under £10 today because the things we are seeing today have already been covered or are free so thats good. Tomorrow might be a little bit of an over day as well though because were hoping to go up to Loch Ness... so thats a little expensive.. but ...

... point in my near future. There is too much natural beauty, family history, and too many castles not to. As the train sped along, I at least was able to glimpse what I missed. A beautiful country of the closest things resembling mountains I've seen since arriving in the UK. In terms of color, England is very green, but Wales is a thousand different kinds of green. Vibrantly different hues in the trees, plants, and grasses. The train ride was long and had one change in a town ...

... would be indignant of such action and would certainly draw attention to himself. The question was raised as to why she would do this with her dog. It was obvious this was not a new experience for him as he appeared to be very comfortable just hanging around. Tomorrow we head off on our adventures leaving Edinburgh and heading towards Pitlochry. AJ is currently having a cuppa (tea) and one of her chocolates - Fry's Bar - Chocolate Cream. She is very protective of these chocolates.

... 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 ...

... apparently rains a lot and and gets a bit wild and windy at times. But once there used to be large villages througout the whole region, now there is hardly any sign they ever existed. Instead there are towns all over the world with names from Scotland that originated because highland clans were packed onto boats and told to make their home elsewhere. Still, if Stocky is to be believed, the world is a better place because of it! Still not so sure about ...