We drove south to Edinburgh (pronounced ed-in-bruh or ed-in-buh-ruh), the picturesque capital of Scotland since the 15th century. Alexa and I had an excellent lunch at Mother India, then went for a long walk through town. We visited Victoria Street, inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series, and continued on High Street to Cockburn Street, a cobbled path that winds down the hill. We had cream tea (tea with a scone, clotted cream, and jam) and a slice of cake at the charming Forsyth’s Tea Room, managed by a woman who runs the old-fashioned shop herself. From there, we climbed Calton Hill to enjoy panoramic views of the city, then met Rick to ascend the much steeper Arthur’s Seat, a promontory that overlooks Edinburgh. We reached the top just in time for sunset. The next day, some of us took a walking tour to learn about Edinburgh’s rich history. During the final stop at Greyfriars Kirkyard cemetary, the guide recounted the heartwarming story of Bobby, a Skye Terrier who became famous for spending 14 years loyally guarding his owner’s grave. The guide pointed out that Skye Terriers have a 10-year life expectancy, so the city may have installed a Bobby II to maintain the popular attraction. Alexa and I spent the afternoon at Edinburgh Castle, located high on the Castle Rock. The site has been occupied by humans since at least the 2nd century and it has been a royal residence since the 1100s. We had an afternoon treat at Mary’s Milk Bar, located in the Grassmarket, where people historically could buy groceries, visit taverns, and watch public executions in one convenient location.
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