I've finally come down from my birthday. Sunday I was feeling a little worse for wear. The show was wonky as a result for me. But of course didn't slow down. We had a pot luck dinner after the show at Kathy and John and Liz's apartment. It was really fun. Everyone found stuff to bring. Colin made a lovely tomato salad, Kathy made pasta, Jayne made an avocado salad. Robin brought cheese and salami and strawberries. Susan and I picked up some scottish pies at a shop called the Pie Maker. They had all sorts of pies - veggie, meat, cheese. So great. We had a feast. The girls (Josie and Phoebe) were so excited. They made a sign that they put on the door that said "Welcome to the party of the broccoli head". Adorable. It was a perfect night.
Today Susan and I went to Edinburgh Castle. The line up to get in was monstrous. You'd think the Queen was in residence or something. But after about a half hour wait we got in. It is stunning. Amazing to read about how the Castle was built on the rock formed from a volcano. The detail and craftesmanship is amazing. You could just feel the history as you walked through every nook and cranny. It is huge! I almost had a stroke when a canon went off having totally forgotten that they do that every day at 1pm. I kept wondering why everyone was just standing around. After the castle we walked along the Royal Mile. We had to duck into a close because it started to pour. Honestly the weather changes by the minute here. It poured for about ten minutes then the sunshine appeared and it was a stunning afternoon. It will be raining when there's a blue sky. It makes no sense yet I love it.
It is so hard to believe that we only have six more days here. It has been stressful and sometimes frustrating but such a great experience overall. I'm going to miss it. I do miss home and everyone there but I have to say I love traveling. I just love it. Every time I do I say to myself I have to travel more. And then I don't. I'd love to be able to take six months off and just go. But I have a new house. And have to pay for it. I'd actually forgotten about it. Weird.
I've added lots of new photos. One of the ceiling of St. Giles church that is on the Royal Mile. And an adorable picture of Josie sketching. Some city shots, the castle, the usual everyday sights in Edinburgh. Tomorrow is our day off. Everyone is very excited. Colin, Deb and Luke left after the show to go to the first of two castles they are staying in. Jayne and the girls are taking a day tour to Inverness and Lochness. John, Kathy and the kids might take a day trip. Augie, Robin and Henrik are staying in the city. Susan and I are going to see the Soweto Gospel Choir in the morning, do some last minute shopping and then off to Leith in the evening to see the show from Argentina, Fuerzabruta. Then dinner after at Raj, an Indian restaurant that over looks the water. Can't wait.
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