Ooot & Aboot

After settling into the apartments i showered, changes, and headed out to the nearest Tescos. We brought breakfast stuffs and some frozen chicken and vegetables for dinner. I was keen to find out the quality of frozen foods over here, Mum tells me they are better, so we'll see. I also visited Superdrugs to buy a toothbrush because ironically i forgot to pack one. I got back to the apartment and headed straight to bed! I managed to sleep until i woke up at midnight, wide awake. Then i tried getting back to sleep by going on the Internet and managed to sleep till i got up again at 4.30am. Ah the joys of jet lag. Whilst checking the net i got the 'thank you for your application; email from Edinburgh Fringe because alas i didn't get the job. I was disappointed that i didn't get a job but equally it wasn't a job i actually wanted to do and it did only go for 3 weeks. Onwards and upwards.
I was keen to get one of the biggest attractions out of the way so i headed to Edinburgh Castle. It's not hard to miss! I walked the scenic route via Candlemaker Row where there is pub after pub. Or should i say 'inn' after 'inn'. I'm keen to get to them over the next couple of weeks. I reached the famous Grey Friers Bobby statue. I was really excited to see this as i just love the story. I suggest Googling it! Walking the streets of Edinburgh in itself is an experience. So many old buildings and nothing like what i am familiar with based on my current travels. It's really quite amazing. I also love that if you look down any alley way you will see Edinburgh Castle. It's not every day you see a castle in the middle of a city.
I then got to the Royal Mile. The famous street that stretches between the Holyrood Palace & the castle. Hence the name. I love the stores on the Royal Mile. Basically shop after shop and Scottish good. Beautiful cashmere scarves and crazy tartan outfits. Note to self: i must restrain from spending.
Heading along the Royal Mile i reached the castle. It was a REALLY humid day so i was sweating like nothing else and probably about 27 degrees, quite warm. What i have noticed whilst walking around is that it is a smaller city....you wouldn't even want to compare it to NYC!

Edinburgh Castle



Candle Maker Row

Grey Friers Bobby statue & his namesake bar behind