The Edinburgh List

Princes Street viewed from Calton Hill

Hello world!

Yesterday marked one month since I started my program in Edinburgh. Every day has been a whirlwind of adventure, excitement and wonder. It's nice to sit back and reflect on what I've been up to so far, but I also have a long and ever-growing list of things I want to do before June. So, here is where I'm going to keep my to-do list, marking things off as I go. And below, some photos from the last couple of weeks, out and about.

Art & Culture:

• National Museum of Scotland
• Scottish National Gallery
• National Portrait Gallery
• Camera Obscura Museum
• Bookshop Tour

Historic Sites:

• Holyrood Palace
• Edinburgh Castle
• Real Mary King's Close
• Underground Edinburgh
• The Georgian House
• St. Giles's Cathedral
• Greyfriar's
• HMY Britannia
• Nelson's Monument/Calton Hill

Towns & Natural Scenery:

• Portobello Beach
• Leith
• Stockbridge
• Dean Village
• Edinburgh Botanic Gardens
• Arthur's Seat

Food:

• Ting Thai Caravan
• Cuckoo's Bakery
• Forest Cafe
• Urban Angel
• Princes Street Starbucks (the view is great!)

Edinburgh Castle viewed from Princes Street

Early blossoms at a cemetery in Perth

More lovely cherry blossoms

View of Perth and the River Tay