Edinburgh: “This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.” ― Alexander McCall Smith
Some of us recently made our way up to Scotland for a weekend adventure. I have always wanted to go to Scotland, especially Edinburgh, and I was ecstatic to be able to go see a city that I've only been able to study and read about. My appreciation for Scotland stems from stories told to me by my grandparents and, of course, Braveheart. Even though it is decently inaccurate, I made sure to watch my favorite part of the movie before we left.
Being thoroughly inspired by kilts, face paint, and medieval blood-shed, I promised myself that I would to try and enjoy everything that Edinburgh had to offer..
and I think I did.
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh radiates an ancient beauty, and there are many different ways to enjoy all it has to offer.
Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill, and Edinburgh Castle all proved to offer breath-taking views of the city. The long and intense history of Scotland is tough to wrap my mind around. While our travel-pack was at the National Museum of Scotland, Tucker "Tuck & Roll" McLain and I were amazed to find a tapestry that was almost double the age of the United States.
The most incredible moment to me was being on top of Arthur's Seat early on Saturday morning; the view was unbelievable. I would like to go back and hike the highlands once it warms up in the spring.
The United Kingdom is lovely. I've only been here for a week, and it already feels like home. The Edinburgh trip was my first weekend out of London and only my third plane ride, and I enjoyed every second of it--even the hostel was nice! I am so excited to continue exploring London and the rest of Europe.
Cheers!
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