I've had what I think of as a stereotypical Scottish evening. It's misty, cold, and dark. I've had a pub dinner with a great warm beer. I took a walk along the Royal Mile in the mist and cold, listening to a saxophonist playing sad jazz - OK, if it were really stereotypical, that would've been bagpipes, right? I watched a football match on TV (Celtic vs. Manchester United). One thing that seems out of place: lots of American students walking along and chatting.
Apologies to any UK readers out there who I have just offended.
It's also Guy Fawkes Night (aka Bonfire/Fireworks Night) in the UK, so there are scattered fireworks going off around the city. I overheard two American students talking about the fireworks; Student #1 asked what was going on, Student #2 tried to explain. The friendly UK students at the next table chimed in with more details. It was actually pretty interesting to listen in and hear lots of little details I didn't know about.
Time for bed.
1 comment:
Glad you enjoyed Guy Fawkes night in Edinburgh.
Had you heard of walk talk tours?- the downloadable audio walking tours for independent travellers like you. They really are a "must" if you want to explore at your own pace. There are two in Edinburgh, five in London and they are also in York and Manchester.
Take a look at www.walktalktour.com and see what you think.
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