The past 4 or 5 days in the city have provided me with so many new experiences that I've absolutely loved. We have started class at this point, which adds the dynamic of doing homework, planning out how to spend my time wisely, and remembering to wake up in the morning to walk to class. Beyond that though, plenty has been happening.
The great thing about this city is that we can get everywhere we need to by walking. I've never walked so much in my life, but it's so convenient and easy to get around and see all I want to see. I visited the Scottish History Museum, had coffee in the Elephant House (the cafe where J.K Rowling wrote Harry Potter), toured the Edinburgh Castle, climbed a mountain/hill called Arthur's Seat, and saw a few shows.
One of the shows, called "Tattoo", was this Scottish military band performance that was held in a temporary stadium type thing built right in front of the Castle. It was a huge spectacle, and people from all over the world were there to see it. It was a wonderful thing to be a part of, a very Scottish thing. There is nothing like the sound of a hundred bagpipes playing "Auld Lang Syne" in front of the towering castle ramparts.
Saturday the group got out of the city and bussed out to visit the ruins of a castle called Linlithgow and tour the restored Stirling Castle. Both held so much history and beauty, but I liked wandering around the ruins at Linlithgow the most. It was set beside a blue loch and walking around the grounds and crumbling stone was quite peaceful and reflective.
Today is the last day in the city. I know I will miss it but I can't wait to get out into the countryside and explore the Lake District in England.
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