SNOW!

5 hours wandering the depths of the Edinburgh! Half the time I had no idea where I was...bundled up to my nose which wasn't really necessary, it wasn't all that cold. I started off in King George's park. Then down to German Christmas Market and Princes Street. I managed to find the castle all by myself, walked up the Playfair steps.



















Unfortunately, the castle was closed because of the ice/snow. Got some fantastic pictures at the top!






















Walked all the way down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace and park. My toes were nice and warm until I mistook a giant mushy puddle for solid ground. Poor wet, chilly toes.
























I did stoop low...I got McDonald's. I was trying to avoid it but that Happy Meal hit the spot!! Back to Holyrood and Arthur's seat. I hiked up the hill next to Arthur's Seat. Arthur's Seat seemed to daunting after walking so much. Gorgeous view from the top as the sun was setting.I managed to not slip and die the entire day!!

A beautiful day!!

Today was gorgeous. A little cloudy in the morning but it cleared up to a nice sunny but chilly. My kind of weather! I know it won't last for long. In winter, the temperature drops to 2 Celsius. That's a mere 35 Fahrenheit for you American folks.

A wonderful lady named Erin provided much needed information on the UK Pet Passport Scheme. I sent an e-mail to Cunard Cruises, DEFRA (the UK's USDA) and Research Pet & Bird. No replies yet but fingers crossed, everything gets answered and goes smoothly.

Several people walked Arthur's Seat while I planned on studying. Instead, I had a most wonderful lunch with classmates. Talked dogs, birds and future flatmates at the amazing Miller's Sandwich Bar!! Got free Scottish Bars which are like pralines without the pecans and coconut. Scotland is big on bread stuffed with deliciousness to-go. Paninis, baguettes, toasties or rolls--you name it they have it down pat.

If tomorrow is anything like today, I will be at Meadows Park on the swing set!!