Edinburgh!

After spending a full month in London, and more time in the library in three weeks at UCL than I have spent in three years at Vanderbilt, I decided to reward myself with a 2-day trip to Edinburgh, Scotland with  Christina.  

The Royal Mile (the best part about Edinburgh)

Edinburgh is a quaint town/city with great food (see below), friendly people, haunted streets, and imposing castles.  It is a VERY walkable city which was awesome for two pseudo-backpackers on their first trip of the semester.

The best brunch in Edinburgh

Biggest Meal I've had so far!

Christina and I had a blast exploring the city even though the weather was frigid, freezing, icy, drizzling, (you get the point).  To list a few of the sights we saw and things we did:
- Walked the Royal Mile/Princess St.
- Toured the Castle and saw the Crown Jewels
- Saw the Scott Monument
- Went on a hunted tour of the Underground city (scariest thing I have ever done in my life)
- Had tea at the new Missoni Hotel
- Watched a man swallow a sword
- Did a Whisky Tasting
- Enjoyed the company of the Scots

Overall a very successful trip!

Walking the streets with Christina

In front of the St. Giles

St. Giles' Cathedral

At Edinburgh Castle

Inside the church at Edinburgh Castle, the oldest site in the Castle