Scotland and the North

Dear Reader,

I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland quite tired from the long 6 hour coach (bus) drive, but not before a couple of pit stops and the Fountain Abbey as you can see below. The sights so far have been amazing! I cannot believe what wondrous treasures the world has to offer abroad. I enjoy strolling the sidewalks and stopping once a while to look at the intricate architecture or small café’s and shops. I found the Royal Mile great which is number of streets that have restaurants, shops, entertainment, tours of the area, and vendors selling their products. Amidst all the tourist distractions, I was highly anticipating something I had always wanted to see—the Edinburgh Castle. I decided to grab a bite to eat and mark the places I wanted to visit in the area including the Castle.

I stopped at a nice cozy restaurant named Crag & Tail and ordered the sausage, sweet onion, and mash. It was delicious. After leaving I headed up Castle Hill, which leads to Edinburgh Castle. I paid for my entrance and entered threw the castle’s passageway into the city within. There were loads of people, but not so crowed that it took from my experience. I walked the cobblestone paths, visited the different towers, royal rooms, and halls of the castle. The place was a palace. I wish I could have taken photographs of the King’s Crown, wand, and royal sword specially fit for a king, but it was not allowed. The halls are grand and quite decorative with paintings of the royal family; King James. The plate of beauty I was feeding my eyes and soul felt great. At a point I reached the highest point that was allowed by visitors in Edinburgh castle and took photographs of the entire city. It felt good to know that I was really here.

I began to think of home and family. I felt a bit lonely because I wanted to tell someone how much fun I was having but everyone I confine in was across the world. I began to miss my family not because I was lonely but because they could not experience the richness of the journey unfolding before my eyes. I wished they had the same opportunity to experience all that have seen in one week.]

A beautiful view of the entire city of Edinburgh and me of course

Best,

Bertii

P.S: “I miss you little brother, mom, and dad”