Our past week in the UK has been about connecting with old friends, exploring new areas, and taking in the beauty of London and Edinburgh. I forgot how pricey it can be to enjoy the beauty of the UK, but it has been worth it. We've eaten several rounds of fish and chips, enjoyed many pints of beer, and yesterday I tried jacket potatoes for the first time, an Edinburgh specialty. It has been a special treat for me to visit Edinburgh, where Jenny studied abroad 8 years ago.
A few highlights of each country:
England: We stayed with our friends Stephanie and Stephen in their flat in Finchley. Finchley is a cute little town in North London, complete with great Indian food, a beautiful little park, and the local Catcher in the Rye pub. We spent a lot of time walking through the city, ducking into alleyways, strolling along the water, and even wandering into the Museum of Natural History in South Kensington (my sister's old neighborhood!). What a wonderful thing to just walk through a city with no particular place to be. Its the best (and cheapest) way to explore a new city. We also met up with Jenny's friend Emily from "uni" for pizza and a pint, took a rainy walking tour through Westminster, and shopped in the famous Covent Garden. London was a great start to our European journey!
Scotland: Here we stayed with Jenny's friend Sarah, Jenny's flatmate in "uni" that year. My first time in Edinburgh was great! It's been a bit rainy here, but we've put on our raincoats and braved the rain. Edinburgh Castle provided great insight into Scotlands history and beautiful views of the city. Walking through Mary Kings Close was like going back in time, exploring the alleyways and haunts of Edinburgh's past. Our trip closed with a hike up "the crags" for amazing views of the city. Today we have a few more hours in Edinburgh and then we're off to Paris!
A few highlights of each country:
England: We stayed with our friends Stephanie and Stephen in their flat in Finchley. Finchley is a cute little town in North London, complete with great Indian food, a beautiful little park, and the local Catcher in the Rye pub. We spent a lot of time walking through the city, ducking into alleyways, strolling along the water, and even wandering into the Museum of Natural History in South Kensington (my sister's old neighborhood!). What a wonderful thing to just walk through a city with no particular place to be. Its the best (and cheapest) way to explore a new city. We also met up with Jenny's friend Emily from "uni" for pizza and a pint, took a rainy walking tour through Westminster, and shopped in the famous Covent Garden. London was a great start to our European journey!
Scotland: Here we stayed with Jenny's friend Sarah, Jenny's flatmate in "uni" that year. My first time in Edinburgh was great! It's been a bit rainy here, but we've put on our raincoats and braved the rain. Edinburgh Castle provided great insight into Scotlands history and beautiful views of the city. Walking through Mary Kings Close was like going back in time, exploring the alleyways and haunts of Edinburgh's past. Our trip closed with a hike up "the crags" for amazing views of the city. Today we have a few more hours in Edinburgh and then we're off to Paris!
A few pictures:
A view from Edinburgh Castle
Climbing the Edinburgh Crags
The streets of Edinburgh!
Edinburgh with the Old City in the background
Deacon Brodies pub - Inspiration for Jeckyll and Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson who grew up in Edinburgh
Jenny and Sarah in local dress 
Crossing the bridge near Big Ben with Stephanie
A rainy day in Westminster
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