"There is No Place Like Home"

As our 'easybus' pulled onto Baker Street, the first thing I said was "There is no place like home!" After the few hectic (but AMAZING) days in Edinburgh, it felt great to walk the familiar walk to my flat.

Anyways, I'm sure you are all dying to see pictures from Edinburgh, and trust me there are A LOT! I still had over 370 photos after I deleted the ones I didn't like! Ah! Here are a couple of my favorites:

View from my favorite table in the Elephant House where...

J.K. Rowling was inspired to write Harry Potter :)

A view of Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket

A view from Edinburgh Castle,

I love the sky and the mountains! 

Again, a view from Edinburgh Castle

The North Sea/city of Edinburgh from Edinburgh Castle, 

one of my favorites! 

A third view from Edinburgh Castle

the Scott Monument from Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle from Elephant House 

2nd day, better lighting!

Arthur's Seat! 

definitely worth the climb!

Me, Jumping in front of the amazing view from Arthur's Seat

Chocolate Soup. The most amazing thing ever!

The places we went were:
1. Grassmarket- amazing shops/pubs/little restaurants! (I recommend the vintage stores, book stores, and the crapes kiosk) definitely one of my favorites!

2. Edinburgh Castle- beautiful!! if you go on a day that is sunny, yet a little cloudy, it is the most gorgeous views and you can see for miles!

3. Arthur's Seat- 100% worth the hike! i promise! the view is to die for!

4. Parliament- it is on the way to Arthur's Seat so might as well!

5. Holyrood House- same as Parliament, you get the best pictures from up the Seat!

6. Royal Mile/High Street- on the way to Edinburgh Castle! it has great souvenir shops, street vendors, picture opportunities, eclectic characters, and the Chocolate Soup place is right off it next to Starbucks!

7. George IV Bridge- this is where Elephant House (where J.K. Rowling got her inspiration) is located, along with some food options! It is right up Candlemaker Row from Greenmarket!!

8. Budget Backpackers- This is the hostel we stayed at and I really liked it! It was super close to everything! Grassmarket is like less than 3 minutes away, it is right on Candlemaker Row so it is close to George IV Bridge, and Royal Mile/High Street is not far at all! (you basically turn right on Cowgate then a left onto Blair Street and you are there! not to mention that is where Chocolate Soup is!) The staff are all really friendly, helpful, and fun! It is pretty cheap to! it only cost me £40 total for the thursday night - sunday day!

I recommend this place to everyone!! I absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back! :)

I hope you enjoyed my pictures! if you have any other questions about Edinburgh feel free to ask (coughELLIEcough) :)