Edinburgh

Well, I am too free till I am planning to blog about my past travel experience. My memory isn’t good nowadays due to the increased age XD and I would dig deep from my pool of memory to write my past experiences.

First “outstation” which I went for when I first arrived UK was to visit Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. We travelled by bus and unexpectedly, the journey turned out to be unpleasant as some of us (including me) suffered from motion sickness and some of my friends even threw up in the bus. That was a new experience for me as I realized that even though UK has much better public transportation system than Malaysia but somehow I couldn’t adapt to the way the bus sways and bumps. (I never rarely had motion sickness back in Malaysia! ><). I had even worst experience after the first time and this caused me to prepare anti-emetics every time when I travel afterwards. (even after back to Malaysia ><).

Oh..I am crapping..XD…let’s talk about Edinburgh. It is an old city with long history. I could see ancient buildings with magnificent architecture in this city. This is quite different when compared to Glasgow which is much more modern overall. Stones which made up the pavement with bridges and parks, and lots of souvenirs shops selling a combination of traditional and modern stuffs were the first impression I had for Edinburgh. Oh yes, and the sunshine! Glasgow was always windy and drizzling and we were kinda excited when we visited Edinburgh for the first time due to its sunny weather and we could see people lay on the park sun-bathing or reading. 

Throughout the one year in UK, I had been to Edinburgh for 7 times, whether as purposely visiting or as a place where I begun or end my journey for vacation. I still find it new despite the number of times I’ve visited as I can always explore new things there.

Talking about Edinburgh, about Scotland, one thing which can’t be missed is the street performance found in the city. Scottish man or youth who wears the traditional Scottish kilt with a bagpipe performing those unique music can easily be found in Edinburgh. (Sometimes in Glasgow but the chance is low). 

Most of the attractions spots were within walking distance. The achievement which made us proud was that we were able to climb up to the top of a hill named Arthur’s Seat which is 822 ft height. The feeling of satisfaction and exhaustion was definitely one of my great experiences. 

Other landmarks which I have visited were The Edinburgh Monument, Calton Hill, The Palace of Holyroodhouse and not forgetting the Edinburgh Castle.

I remember I visited this city for the second time to join the count-down party (Edinburgh’s Hogmanay) and it was huge with a lot of people around. My 2012 officially begun in Edinburgh. =P

Here are some photos taken in combination with different visiting times.=)

Edinburgh Monument (with the blue sky behind)

Nice weather =)

Calton Hill

Local people enjoying sunshine with their pets and even guitar

See how I enjoyed the weather..bleh..

Man with traditional kilt and bagpipe

First time went out together for pubbing and clubbing =)

The compound of University of Edinburgh

Weird creature found in National Gallery Scotland (Ok it is actually a clock)

 Edinburgh has a lot more to offer, but I couldn't write down all.It is worth visiting this city which is immersed in its own unique history and architecture.

Till here then.