An Ordinary Day

Ann, Karey, Lisa and I wondered around the Royal Mile and Princes Street and, once again, used the only smoke-free zone for 25 sq. miles, Starbucks, as a meeting place. Ann and Karey went shopping because their luggage is lost and Lisa and I went to the Hog's Head for a pint. The horrible exchange rate prevented the two girls from buying too much, but there was a pair of boots purchased from a Princes street store. Lisa and I had some quality time catching up on the last six months our lives and what it was like living abroad. She decided she wants to sell her house and move here next summer. Nah, she's not dramatic or anything! We'll see...

Whilst on our way to a haunted tour, the four of us decided that carrying bags and taking a tour didn't sound like too much fun, we went to the Tron to enjoy some meat flavored crisps and have a pint. We spotted some 'Ikea' and had another...

At about half six, I left the girls to join Tim at our friends, Richard and Cath, at their place in Dumblaney for a little "Happy Christmas" cheer. We had a fab time enjoying great food and good company. Richard always has great wine. Catching up with Henry and Ann was a highlight of the evening. We are excited for the next program to start so we can see Henry every day again! A few rounds of Men vs Women in "Who wants to be a Millionaire" demonstrated that the both sexes equally intelligent and able to beat the other team but not able to win the £1,000,000. Collectively, we did climb up to the £250,000 mark!

Lisa, Karey and Ann conversed at the Tron for a while before making back to Dalkeith. Ann and Karey went back to the house, Lisa made her way to Coach & Horses, met some locals, and waited for Tim and I to join her. The 4 of us loaded a taxi from Dumblaney to Dalkeith, and Tim and I met up to find Lisa with all kinds of attention from some locals, including a drink being bought by one cute boy! A good night for everyone.