Edinburgh!

Well we arrived safely in Edinburgh yesterday afternoon (after a long day and a half of airports, security, and flights)! Of course it wasn't until this morning that our luggage finally caught up with us : ). Luckily, I had packed my tennis shoes, a spare set of clothes, etc. in my backpack so I was all set! Good a had a jacket, because it has been cloudy the entire time we've been here, and raining a good part of that time too... I know, you can't believe it! Rain? In Scotland??

Thus far, classes haven't even been thought about (they start tomorrow morning) and we've just been adventuring around and exploring this amazing city! Arthur's Seat and the Lions Head are cliffs/mountains that loom above the city (plans for a long hike are underway already). The Fringe Festival is going on right now and all along the Royal Mile there are street performers (magicians, musicians, strange acts, anything you can imagine!). We've been spending a lot of time down in that part of town and just wandering around the beautiful and old streets here.

Of course, today we went by the Gallery as well as the National Museum of Scotland and both were very interesting and fun. Lots of original art work and an absolutely incredible view of the entire city of Edinburgh from the roof of the Museum! Oh, and p.s. lots of men wandering around town in those (in)famous plaid kilts for the Festival... even some playing the bagpipes!

Just too much! And with the homework/hanging out/trying to get organized/being in Edinburgh... yep better get working. But hey, pictures will hopefully be uploaded soon! Till then, I love and miss you all soooooo much!!! Hope all is well back in the US and, as they say... cheerio!