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Tyler has been preparing me for our arrival in Edinburgh for months. We've talked about it endlessly and Google-Earthed the route out of the train station too many times to count. However, I don't think anything could have prepared me for just how awe-inspiring Edinburgh would be. The weather was uncharacteristically beautiful with warm afternoon light, there was a perfect crisp breeze, people filled the city walking around and napping in the park, and meanwhile there were castles dating back to 30-something A.D. on a massive hill looking over the city. I honestly was stunned.
Tyler lived in Edinburgh for a year after high school, so I already felt like I had such a connection to the city. Mike met us right away, and we spent a couple hours running around the city being giggly and excited. The fact that we were completely exhausted, mentally and physically, was not even a thought. We sat at a beautiful pub for a drink and a kilo of mussels before meeting some friends for a lovely Italian dinner (where I again had mussels), and then watched the sunset (around 10:30) as we drove back to Stirling. I am so happy to be here.
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oh I've always wanted to go to Scotland! And I'm so jealous you'll be in Stirling, my great grandparents' love story began at Stirling castle. I believe she was a maid and he was the gardener : )
oh God, you're so lucky to be in Edinburgh !!! I'd love to go back there, and go back to Glasgow ! I love Scotland, Scottish people, Scottish accent !!
Have fun !!
xx
oh, wow, you are having the time of your life! i love you in that hilarious hat, and with that incredible sunset and with cute scottish friends and in the midst of such grandeur. i never knew edinburgh was so beautiful. my dear, have a whirlwind of fun and drink it all in and tell us all about it!
We went in March and it really is amazing, I want to go back everyday lol. Have a fantastic time :)
Hi - ahhh I am glad the sun came out for you - it doesn't always when that far North! It's a beautiful city. Lou x
oh how wonderful! have so much fun and keep the pictures coming, i'm living vicariously through them, as i muster my way through classes!
oh my gosh!!! amazing!!!!!!!!
so jealous! I've never been, it looks magical!
Gorgeous!
That fifth pictures is frame-worthy! What a gorgeous city. Adding it to my "places to visit" list right now!
Wow. This is a great teaser of things to come on my own trip to Scotland (fingers crossed summer 2011)!
i saw those long stairs and thought--i know that place! after my senior year of high school i performed there in the fringe festival. such a lovely city indeed--would love to go back sans school to REALLy enjoy it, for i fear my family had a much better time than i.
you look gorgeous as ever and it looks like you all are having such a blast. keep the pictures coming!
How beautiful!
eeks looks amazing! i live in england and i've yet to visit scotland! have so much fun (: xo
I love that town :)
What a beautiful place! I'm so jealous of this trip of yours, but am psyched to get to live vicariously through yo. Keep living it up!
I'm so glad you're sharing your European adventure! I will be in Edinburgh in a month or so, and this makes me so thrilled.
Wow, that is SO incredible. I can't believe Tyler lived there! That must have been such an awesome experience for him. Thanks for sharing your trip with us! xox
I've been waiting for your post from Edinburgh!! Your photos actually bring tears to my eyes. I experienced such pure joy there.
Enjoy your time in Stirling, it's absolutely magical. I performed in the castle gardens :)
that first picture looks like it's a still out of a movie! gorgeous! I'm so glad you're having fun
Wow...how beautiful are those buildings!? Glad you're having fun :)
ah i LOVE edinburgh -- it is absolutely stunning! it feels so ancient. the castle on the hill is so breathtaking, it's hard to believe it's real!
Fabulous! Edinburgh is so on my list - you think I would have got there already, I am so close! Have a fabulous time!
I've been dying to make a trip to Edinburgh while I'm still living here in Europe. Your pictures are definitely encouraging! Have fun on the rest of your trip! (By the way, you look so happy!)
I'm glad you're having a great time!
And I love your scarf!!
Gorgeous photos. I'd never thought much about Edinburgh, but this definitely adds it to my list.
What beautiful photos and a lovely post! xo
One of my besties lives in Edinburgh.. it's one of my favourite places to visit, so beautiful and interesting.
As ever I'm in awe of your photos
xxxx
ahhhh its so gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! so jealous of your adventures right now!!
You weren't kidding about traveling. Wow lady...GORGEOUS photos!
I'm checking your blog every 5 minutes waiting to see more!!!!!!
oh i love edinburgh! if you have time while you're there, you should find your way to dunfermline... it's a charming little town right across the firth of forth... bakeries and cubbie-hole streets and footpaths and chapels.
i wish i could teleport there right now! i've always wanted to go to scotland. it seems like such a dream, sigh...
equally magical photos. edinburgh looks like a beautiful dream.
wow everything looks so wonderful!! can't wait to hear more about your trip!!
I'm kinda like really, really jealous of your European summer adventures! {sigh} What a dream trip! I am living vicariously through you right now. Glad you are enjoying yourself, Olivia! I am loving your posts :)
I have ALWAYS wanted to go to Edinburgh. My friend goes to school there and she doesn't want to come back to the states, hah. Your pictures are so lovely and you look so happy!
These pictures are beautiful. Looks like you are having a great time!
I am Scottish (I was born in Edinburgh!). So glad you had a lovely time, soaking up the culture.
I have to say, we do get a lot of stupid tourists over here. Nice to see you are not one of them!
Wow! Such lovely photos! I lived in Edinburgh for a few tears, and now live about an hour north of there - I love visiting it again but it's easy to get used to the amazing views and architecture (I know that doesn't sound possible!). Thanks for posting these great photos - they reminded me of what a lovely city it is!
It looks like you had a brilliant time!
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