To anyone who complains about the weather here, take a gander at the view I got from my bedroom window this morning: That gloriousness is what the rain-one-minute-sun-the-next climate here gets you. A beautiful morning surprise. Happy Sunday! Continue reading Scottish Sunrise
I spent part of my 4th of July holiday meandering through the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, taking in the sight of many a Stuart monarch and aristocrat. It was lovely (I highly recommend you visit–it’s free!) but walking around a climate- and moisture-controlled environment for a while can be hard on the feet and leaves you with quite a thirst. I emerged almost precisely at … Continue reading Places to Eat: eteaket Cafe and Tea Boutique
I’ve been here two weeks, and I feel like I’ve experienced every season. Granted, this has been a freaky year for weather everywhere (a couple of locals have told me that this May has been more like January), but Edinburgh tends to have rather odd weather at the best of times, and you have to be prepared for that. Take today, for instance. When I … Continue reading Weather Wise
