After making my way out of the airport, I looked around for a way to get into the city. I ended up catching a train into downtown Edinburgh.
I should learn to remember and follow instructions. I was told to take the 2nd right and follow the street around. I missed the 2nd right so wandered down the road along Prince's Park - it was lovely but 30 lbs. on my back was getting heavy rather quickly. I wished I had turned back when I realized I had passed my turn but I didn’t. I checked my map and took the 3rd right but that involved walking way up the hill to go across the front side of the castle then down the back side to the Castle Rock Hostel. I was so unimpressed to find out our room was on the 3rd floor and no elevator - only stairs. The room is really small - a single set of twin beds and about 3 feet of walking space. I got my stuff unloaded and headed out for a walk around. I really looked forward to seeing the city.
Had fun wandering around and just looking at stuff. I got to
finally meet M shortly before dinner so we went out looking for food. M is a
vegetarian who eats fish but is quite particular about what she wants to eat so
it took quite a while before we found somewhere she wanted to try.
She has been to Edinburgh a few years ago when her daughter was attending the U of E so knew there were likely some vegetarian restaurants near the campus. We ended up at the Elephant House. Apparently J.K. Rowlings used to hang out there. My first plate of food had a hair in it but they replaced it without any issues. It meant my meal was really hot. M wanted to try some Scottish Ale so she bought a bottle which she quite enjoyed although she decided that an entire bottle was more than she really enjoyed.
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