Leith and a Leisurely Lifestyle

Day Thirty-five – Edinburgh
What's that? A second day without rain and the promise of sun tomorrow???

We were all pretty knackered today having spent the last two in the car and driven from Hull to Edinburgh. As a consequence we decided to keep it quiet and do a bit more tomorrow when the weather is better.

Everyone got up VERY late and shambled about the flat until lunchtime. I suppose part of the reason for not wanting to go out is because the flat is brilliant. If it was a hotel it would be at least 4.5 stars if not higher. It is easily the best accommodation we've had (family aside as I said yesterday). We have great beds, a huge lounge / dining / kitchen and a TV that is reminding me of home ;-)

Not only is the flat itself good, the location is excellent too. In Leith, right on the water and close to the centre of the city. The Royal Yatch is moored just round the corner and I might take a wander tomorrow for a look if we get back in time. James is impressed with the location – there is a lighthouse at the end of the quay and the light changes colour, red, yellow, green, blue and back to red.

After lunch we all went for a walk together along the quayside and then up the hill above where we're staying. The place *feels* like Scotland (which might sound silly as we *are* in Edinburgh but apart from Wales this is the most evocative). Everything is sandstone and of an age, much of the terraces easily over 100 years or more old.

Jenni cooked us all a lovely pasta dinner and now we're watching Pommie game shows. James is going to miss The Cube when we get home ;-)

Tomorrow is our last full day. In some ways it has gone in a flash and yet it feels like we've been away from home forever. I think we'll all be happy to be back with family and friends, sleeping in our own beds but we will miss the new activities every day as well...

Cheers,

Millsy