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The old and the new

Looking south over Edinburgh from the Castle walls.
A tale of two cities

October 20th 2007
Song in my head: I Am Over It by the Dandy Warhols. On repeat. Arriving in a strange place at night isn't the best thing for morale. It had been a tough day, and although I was excited to be in the Scottish capital, after traipsing from the bus station to the hostel I wasn't at my sunniest. Getting in so late meant I had no chance for a bed in a small room, and had to settle fo ... read more
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