Greetings from snowy Edinburgh
New year, new place. We’re spending most of January in Scotland, and I couldn’t be more excited.
A couple hours after I arrived, the snow started (I was lucky to get in before the airport closed), presenting a perfect evening for sitting by the fire and sipping whisky. By the next morning the city was coated in white and the light was brilliant; never mind that the sun barely made it above the tops of the buildings all day.
Edinburgh has an interesting layout. The area is hilly, with the castle perched on the highest point. From the tops of many streets, you can see all the way to the sea in a couple different directions.
In the middle of town there are several bridges which one would expect to span a body of water; instead the train station lies below. The architecture is most charming, and the streets are bustling with people, even in the dead of winter.
I’ve already picked up a bit of the local language (hob! tatties! wee dram!), but I haven’t managed to eat any haggis yet.
I’m really looking forward to getting to know Scotland this month. Any tips?
