I mean who knew that some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten would be found on Victoria Street in Edinburgh. I am forever grateful to the cafe that turned us away from the last seating because no matter how fancy you make neeps, tatties, and haggis nothing was going to hold a candle… Continue reading #FoodPorn: Mariachi
Tag: Scotland
We schlepped all the way up a volcano to tour a castle!
Have I mentioned that every route we take in Edinburgh is uphill? Pretty much nothing further uphill than Edinburgh Castle since it's built on the site of an extinct volcano! It was worth it because the views of the city were spectacular and we were blessed with a bright and clear day! Given that we… Continue reading We schlepped all the way up a volcano to tour a castle!
Obligatory Video of a Bagpiper
Bagpiper doin' what he do on the Royal Mile
#FoodPorn: The Full Scottish (Vegetarian)
I couldn't do it! I wussed out when it came to the myriad of sausages including black pudding and haggis and went with the vegetarian "Full Scottish." No, I am not eating for two, the sausage "batties" were ordered by a certain local. Every place we went had great lattes and SHOCKER I had no… Continue reading #FoodPorn: The Full Scottish (Vegetarian)
Beltane!
Whelp! This is one of those adventures where you just shake your head and say, "well, at least we know better for next time." So not long after getting settled, it was time to make the trek over to Calton Hill for the Beltane festivities. For anyone not familiar, Beltane is an ancient Gaelic festival… Continue reading Beltane!
2 Beans, 2 Queens, a Piper, and a Coo
This video is so awesome that it doesn't need an explanation.
Arrived in the Breathtaking Grassmarket
Arrived positively knackered (as they say here), but let me tell you, my view was breathtaking! The cab driver gave me a lovely tour from the outskirts of the city to the Grassmarket where we'd be staying for the next few days. I'm always amazed at how a disco nap and a shower can make… Continue reading Arrived in the Breathtaking Grassmarket
Adventure Time!
After many a false start, I'm finally whipping out the passport and meeting up with a friend for a much-needed change of scenery. Dang you, COVID! Originally this trip should have happened in March of 2020, but…we all know what happened. Then there was the canceled trip to Iceland to see the northern lights. But… Continue reading Adventure Time!
Yikes! It’s getting close…gotta start packing.
Hah! This weekend will be a busy one. Fingers crossed we keep COVID at bay and none of our travel gets delayed.