Edinburgh

Walking around, eating, and cozy live music bars

On the 30th of September, we went out for Thai food (which wasn't very good), and then went to Sandy Bells to listen to traditional live music.

It was hard to hear the music, and there was no where to sit. We stayed for a bit and then left to Stramash. Stramash had better music for the end of the night and lots of people jigging.

Sandy Bells
Stramash

On October 1st, we walked around Edinburgh during the day, and went to the Royal Mile, where there was a march in favour of the Scottish independence.

Edinburgh at night
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh

At night, we went to the Royal Oak, a cozy bar with live music and, according to Maggie, it was fabulous! I played a tune on the very out of tune piano.

Getting jiggy at the Royal Oak

On October 2nd, we went for brunch outdoors. After brunch, it started raining, so we went to a bar that had live music at noon.

We then went for a hike in Holyrood Park, the highest hill in Edinburgh overlooking the city.

Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park

After the hike, we booked a walking tour of Edinburgh (old town). We learnt a bit the history of Scotland and the historical context of the current situation with the independence movement.

Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh

On October 3rd, it was mostly a logistical day; getting a bike box and securely packing my bike.

Early on October 4th, we took an Uber to the airport to catch a plane to Malaga, Spain.