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So the journey continues after continuing on solo to Scotland... Edinburgh was stop number one! Originally planning a 2 day stint - while long termers at the hostel laughed and said I'd be there longer. Well... They were right. I spent an amazing, unforgettable four days in this city which I can GUARANTEE will not be my last. I met so many amazing people, which is the only shitty part about making traveling friends... The fact that you eventually lose them. 

Blogging is evil.... Because when you have too much fun you don't have time to blog... But then if you don't blog you forget things... Or maybe I forget things because I can't recall the last day I've gone without liquor. Oops. 

I went on a walking tour, climbed the "mountain" that overlooks Edinburgh to watch the sunset, had a BBQ with some friends on Uni grounds, pub crawled, drank a lot.... 
Anyway... Since I can't really remember what I did on each day specifically I'll just post some pictures and try and do a little summary. 


Greyfriars graveyard - an inspiration for Harry Potter and can be seen from the window of where JK Rowling wrote it. Apparently over 50 000 people are buried here! 

Edinburgh Castle - literally from my hostel door

Private school that inspired HP. Just you know a measly 8000 pounds for grade school. 

Statue of Little Bobby. Visited his owners grave in Greyfriar graveyard everyday for 14 years after he died. 


People bring him sticks & toys

Top of Arthur's seat, that looks down on Edinburgh. 

My hippy friends on Arthurs seat. 

Edinburgh from Carlton Hill

Canadians UNITE

 Some super cool people

More Edinburgh from top of Arthurs seat

Arthur's seat at sunset :)

THE Dolly the sheep

Tea time at the location where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter

In conclusion: I drank a lot... Met a lot of new people, and freakin' love this city. The End.

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