Wasn't sure where to put this, so am putting in the closest cousin. Arrived yesterday in Edinburgh via London. No sleep on the overnight across the pond, but out cole for the hour flight from London to Edinburgh. By the time I got to my hotel (The George) and unpacked, little left to do but hit the lovely hotel bar for late launch/early dinner and cocktails, then collapse.

After about 12 hours sleep, awoke refreshed and ready to explore. Spent a couple of hours exploring Edinburgh Castle--very fortunate to have overcast but dry weather. Fascinating place, with quite the history. Then the
World of Whisky--really worth skipping, particularly of you've ever vpbeen to a real distillery. Explored the upper part of the Royal Mile, then hopped the HoHo bus out to Dean Village and the Museum of Modern Art just as the rain set in. A circle round town on the HoHo, the back to hotel for feet up time.

Wandered around the New Town ( built in the Georgian period of the late 1700s, and not to be confused with the Old Town of medieval times), and had dinner at a great Italian place.

It's been several years since I traveled solo, and am re-acquainting myself with the experience. It's good to spend as much time as I want where I want, but I do miss the LMAO at the end of the the day, and in between.

Tomorrow's plans include a boat trip on the Firth of Forth (thus earning my slot on the sea mail forum), and I hope a tour of the Royal Yacht Brittania. Monday I join the Royal Scotsman.