Aisle Twelve

Wednesday, September 21 After a long flight, we make it to Edinburgh mid-afternoon.  True to it's reputation, it is rainy and grey.  As we walk our way to the hotel, it starts down pouring.  My shoes and luggage are soaked and after a little coaxing, I convince Joe to get us a cab.  We change out of our soaked clothes, freshen up and brace ourselves for the rain by putting on our rain gear.  As we step out of our hotel, we are welcomed with bright sunshine.  That would last for most of our trip.  As we were told time and time again by the locals, we were lucky because it is not typical for it to be sunny and 20 degrees Celsius in Scotland in September!  First on our agenda was, of course, a beer bar.  We went to Brewdog for a pint and then made our way to Edinburgh Castle.  It was about 4:30 and as we learned, most shops and attractions close by 5.  Only pubs and restaurants stay open later than that!  We didn't want to have to rush through the castle so we decided to come ba