Just a few minutes on Time Out Edinburgh, and I've added quite a few things to my list. If you've followed my travels before, you'll know how much I love the smaller, quirky museums and I'm fascinated with the details of daily life from past eras. The ones below will deliver, I hope:
John Knox House
The Writers' Museum
The People's Story
Georgian House
Gladstones Land
I haven't even gotten started on places to eat...
Juliette
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
In a fortnight...
..., two weeks, 14 days, whatever you call it, I'll be headed to London. I just paid the balance on the second apartment, the last I'll pay when I arrive. Tomorow I plan to pick up some pounds and euros, and I've already got my suitcase out so I can toss in things as I think of them. (Not the most organized method, but I do also have a packing list, and I've never forgotten to pack anything important.)
Here, again, are the apartments where I'll be staying on this trip:
In Edinburgh, Scotland, UK:
In Paris, France:
In London:
My first night of sleep (I HOPE I sleep) will be on a sleeper train from London to Edinburgh.
I haven't made any definite plans for what I'll do while I'm in Edinburgh, but these are some of the things I'm considering:
Edinburgh Castle
The Real Mary King's Close
Surgeons' Hall Museums
National Museum of Scotland
Tartan Weaving Mill
There are many more places/things I'm interested in, but these are at the top along with trying the local fare (yes, I do intend to try haggis--when in Rome and all) and wandering around neighborhoods.
Juliette
Here, again, are the apartments where I'll be staying on this trip:
In Edinburgh, Scotland, UK:
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| Georgian Aparment, Edinburgh |
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| Quai aux Fleurs, Paris |
In London:
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| Marylebone, London |
My first night of sleep (I HOPE I sleep) will be on a sleeper train from London to Edinburgh.
I haven't made any definite plans for what I'll do while I'm in Edinburgh, but these are some of the things I'm considering:
Edinburgh Castle
The Real Mary King's Close
Surgeons' Hall Museums
National Museum of Scotland
Tartan Weaving Mill
There are many more places/things I'm interested in, but these are at the top along with trying the local fare (yes, I do intend to try haggis--when in Rome and all) and wandering around neighborhoods.
Juliette
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
What will I do?
This question is always on my mind before I head off on a trip, but this one has been so different from past trips because it will be my first time traveling since becoming single again.
When I first starting planning, I was 'seeing' someone. I thought it was(or might be) a relationship, but apparently he didn't (there's a novel in there, I know it), so shortly after the New Year, I was single in every sense of the word for the first time since my 20's.
That change in status changed how I viewed this trip, since dating while abroad became a possiblity. A boyfriend from a VERY long time ago suggested I focus my dating efforts in France because (his words) "The English and Scottish are not lovers." So my packing list needed to include makeup(boy, do I need it) and date clothes.
Since then I've become "attached" again, and this time the guy is in agreement. (with half a century behind me, you'd think I'd have a little wisdom about these things, but it seems I don't). My packing list has shrunk again and I've seriously considering carry-on only baggage for this trip.
In any case, the main things I plan to do are always the same: visit museums and historic sites, do some fabric/yarn shopping, explore new places and meet up with friends.
Two weeks from tomorrow I head out, so there will be photos and stories soon.
Juliette
When I first starting planning, I was 'seeing' someone. I thought it was(or might be) a relationship, but apparently he didn't (there's a novel in there, I know it), so shortly after the New Year, I was single in every sense of the word for the first time since my 20's.
That change in status changed how I viewed this trip, since dating while abroad became a possiblity. A boyfriend from a VERY long time ago suggested I focus my dating efforts in France because (his words) "The English and Scottish are not lovers." So my packing list needed to include makeup(boy, do I need it) and date clothes.
Since then I've become "attached" again, and this time the guy is in agreement. (with half a century behind me, you'd think I'd have a little wisdom about these things, but it seems I don't). My packing list has shrunk again and I've seriously considering carry-on only baggage for this trip.
In any case, the main things I plan to do are always the same: visit museums and historic sites, do some fabric/yarn shopping, explore new places and meet up with friends.
Two weeks from tomorrow I head out, so there will be photos and stories soon.
Juliette
Sunday, March 5, 2017
The Day is Nigh...
One month from tomorrow I head East for my next EU adventure.
My first stay will be in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A new friend has briefed me on what to eat, how to order it, and what is worth seeing.
Besides visiting the obvious places like Edinburgh Castle and National Gallery, I will check out some knit shops (and hopefully find a knit night at one), visit the Tartan Weaving Mill (hoping it isn't too kitschy) and take one or two day trips:
Stirling Castle, especially to see the Tapestries
I'll probably have to buy a nice sweater there, too. Just doesn't seem right to go to Scotland and not buy one, right?
More to come. I've got sewing to do now!
Juliette
My first stay will be in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A new friend has briefed me on what to eat, how to order it, and what is worth seeing.
Besides visiting the obvious places like Edinburgh Castle and National Gallery, I will check out some knit shops (and hopefully find a knit night at one), visit the Tartan Weaving Mill (hoping it isn't too kitschy) and take one or two day trips:
Stirling Castle, especially to see the Tapestries
I'll probably have to buy a nice sweater there, too. Just doesn't seem right to go to Scotland and not buy one, right?
More to come. I've got sewing to do now!
Juliette
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