A long travel day from Ballinatona to Cork to Dublin to Edinburgh that involved cars, a bus, and a plane. So so sad to leave Saffi but ready for adventure…
Scotland
EDINBURGH’S CASTLE, ART AND STARK NATURE
Walking over 15 kilometers, we managed to visit Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National Gallery and the top of Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park.
DAY TWO OF THE GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR: EDINBURGH
Hard to believe the day could be any fuller than the day before…but it was. Modern Art Galleries, One and Two, City Art Centre, Laith Walkway, Dean’s Village, Royal Lyceum. Whew!
LEAFLESS TREES AND GOTHIC CEMETERIES
Another day of exploring Edinburgh — the Royal Botanical Gardens, neighborhoods and creepy Greyfriars Kirkyard cemetery.
EDINBURGH TO LONDON BY TRAIN
A restful day on the train from Edinburgh to London, and finding ourselves in council housing in the East End.
OUR NEW HOUSE/DOG SIT: DUFFY AND HER FAMILY IN EDINBURGH
We spend a long day in our new home with the family we will be pet and house sitting for, including a walk through Braidburn Valley Park and Blackford Hills.
SPACE OPENS: BLACKFORD HILLS
The family leaves and we return to Braidburn Valley Park and Blackford Hill alone with Duffy…an amazing dog!