There's a castle in our window

View from our kitchen window

Couldn't get John out of here -
 had to put on my cranky wife voice

We are pretty well established in Edinburgh now. Even though we have only been here for a day and a bit we feel like we know this delightful town and how to get around. It is only quite a small town but it is so picturesque and quaint. It is divided into two sections - the old town and the new town. The old town sits on a ridge starting wlith the castle and then continuing down the Royal Mile lined with blackened spires and high tenement buildings which are sometimes separated by wynds or closes. These are narrow allies that you can wander down consisting of steps, courtyards and lanes. Then there is this big ditch down running parallel to the old town that has now been filled with verdant gardens - very colourful and well maintained. The new town (which apparently is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the world) is on the other side of the ditch so from there you look across and up to the old town sitting on top of the ridge. The new town is also fascinating and wonderful to wander around.

Armstrongs - for Cait

We are staying in the old town in a section called the Grassmarket. It is quite the trendy place to be. Last night they had a big dance off. A crack at the foxtrot record for the Guiness Book of Records. Over six hundred couples dancing foxtrot at once for six minutes. We tried to get in and help them along but couldn't so we just danced on the fringes. Had dinner there last night while thousands watched the final of the Euro 2012 football which Spain won convincingly. Think that was a popular win here.



Arnstrongs



Pete and I went fishng
out on Lower Hill Farm

Chrissy in Shewsbury



Dinner with Steve, Muriel, Pete and Chris



The weather hasn't been great but not bad either. It is raining in the morning but by the time we get going it's usually eased and yesterday by mid afternoon the sun was shining. We have had a couple of easy days which we needed after a very hectic week. I think Edinburgh is going to be a perfect time.  We both love this relaxed city with lots to offer. 

John is still in bed and sleeping.  I think it's time for him to get up and make some scottish porridge, don't you?