Can’t believe it’s been 10 days...

We made plans last night to go to the Lovell family flat for breakfast this morning once we were all up and going. It wasn’t early, but it was another yummy breakfast of fried eggs, fruit, scones, and avocado toast for those who wanted it. 

Seth and Brittany had been thinking about whether there was anything we’d missed seeing so far and realized we hadn’t yet been to Holyrood Park. It’s only about a ten minute walk from their flat, so we headed out to see the Crags and Arthur’s Seat. 

On the way back down, we looked at this view of the city! Edinburgh Castle on the left... then The Hub, Old College, St. Giles Cathedral, the Scott Monument, and then another spire that is yet to be determined. :)



After spending time at Holyrood, Brittany took the kids home, and the rest of us headed toward an art store. Seth and Brittany had mentioned that they have beautiful cards that could easily be framed. I bought four of them and look forward to putting them in my house!

We were still on the lookout for a scone with clotted cream, so we headed to The Larder, and it did not disappoint! 

After that we did some more shopping and then headed to the John Knox House. I was pretty excited about this stop, and Seth hadn’t been there yet either. We offered for Ken and Pauline to go sit in a pub instead, but they were troopers and came along. 

There was a “costume” upstairs, and it was clear Seth needed to put it on!



From there we headed to a bar called The Royal Dick, because they are known for their gin options, and that’s another of Ken’s favorites. 

We stopped at the grocery store for a few supplies for a fun after-dinner surprise and came home to another amazing meal (pasta with hot smoked salmon, asparagus, and cream sauce) prepared by Brittany. We told the kids we had something fun to do once we all finished eating.

The kids got in their pajamas and Pauline and I prepped. We  brought along decorating tips and gel colors for icing to do cookie decorating with the kids. We never had a rainy day, so we ending up saving it for tonight and buying store- bought “biscuits” (cookies).  The kids LOVED it!!

Once the kids went to bed, the adults hung out a bit longer and laughed a LOT, not wanting our time together to end. 

It’s hard to believe our adventure is coming to an end, but what an amazing one it’s been. I will never, ever forget my first trip to Scotland (there will be more!), and I am so grateful for these friends I call family. 

It was another banner day... and definitely a banner trip!