Jim and Laurel got up early, as usual, and then went on a walk to the Royal Mile — nothing was open yet, but we enjoyed the "Closes" and the exercise, nonetheless.
Back to our apartment for breakfast with Mom, and then window-shopping at the myriad charity shops along Stockbridge's high street (we even bumped into Allen and July doing the same). Next was the highlight of the day — meeting up with Anne, Mom's on-line "Words with Friends" friend, who lives in the Leith area of the city. She is very jolly and we enjoyed a great lunch with her at a local cafe.
Post lunch, we strolled through a lovely park below Edinburgh Castle and then returned to the Royal Mile (this time with Mom and a million other tourists). After a while, we met up with Dusty and Cheryl there, too. The evening, and our stay in Edinburgh, finished up with the whole group having supper together at the Raeburn, in Stockbridge. Tomorrow, Jim and Laurel and Mom will drive to Glasgow, while the rest have another day in Edinburgh.
Wow, it's hard to believe our wonderful adventure in Scotland is almost over ... from visiting Mairi, to hiking the highland and lochside trails, to riding old-fashioned rails, to exploring family history, to sightseeing with Clan MacDonald of Glenside from Inverness to Skye to Edinburgh, it has been a truly special summer! Thank you, all, for joining us!
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