Traveling to Scotland

The train ride to Scotland was relaxed. The sun was shining for most of the journey and I took lots of photos. There were times when it felt like the train ride in Harry Potter movies. You know the feeling Harry has when he heads for the Scottish school? The scenery seems to improve the further north you go; the colours get bolder, greens seem greener, blue sky bounces off wider rivers that rush, busy roads give way to empty rolling hills. Fields with vegetables fade out and pasture land with cattle and sheep fit in between farmland with baled hay. Perhaps it was the pre-sunset light from the sky that made the scenery glow?
When I got to Edinburgh it was dark. I stayed with a Servas friend and had a marvelous time in the city. Next day, froze taking bus tour, but got warm in cheerful cafe and pubs. Spent the afternoon in charity shops, one of my favourite things to do when in the U.K. Tried to avoid shopping, but picked up designer scarf, couple of jackets and a much needed umbrella.
Trams are coming to Edinburgh; look out San Francisco. In a year's time there will be a quicker way to circle the city core, but for now traffic can be hellish. I spent two days in Edinburgh, then went to the Highlands, then came back for another day in the city.

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