Our trip to Edinburgh - Part two

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Here is my second (and final) post about our trip to Edinburgh. Oh how I loved this place, just look at these photo's. We got to experience such a gorgeous day!

After exploring the city a bit, we went to a place called "the baked potato" where we got (giant) baked potatoes and ate them on a bench in the most beautiful park. We kept walking and exploring and finding more and more lovely spots.

We got to see the Scott Monument which is special to me because my Dad was there when he was 18 with his Grandmother when someone he knew from back in Toronto recognized him! So cool. 

As you will be able to tell from these photo's, I literally lost my mind over the cherry blossoms because they were ACTUALLY perfect. Everything is just so beautiful in Edinburgh and it was perfect timing because the trees and flowers were in full bloom.

I took a lot of photo's of the cherry b's and was just in love. That smell! Oh, perfection. We went to the Grass Market, which was a great little spot with shops and restaurants and overall cuteness.

We didn't get to spend too much time in Edinburgh, but we got to see a lot during our visit. Pete and I absolutely loved the city! I would most definitely recommend visiting it if you ever get the chance. The people were just lovely, the city is beautiful to look at, there was good shopping, delicious food and just an overall really good vibe.

Our adventure - Edinburgh (part one)

So now that we have been back for a week and a half and getting back on track with life, I am excited to share some details of our trip with you all!

Pete and I were so excited about planning our next adventure as it was our first big trip in 2 years.  We've always wanted to go to Scotland and Ireland and we've now crossed both of these beautiful places off of our list!

We started our trip in Edinburgh, Scotland. I didn't know what to expect but I had heard that it was a beautiful city. That is an under statement! It's honestly, an incredible city and both Pete and I fell in love with it right away.

As soon as we got to the airport in Edinburgh we encountered a lovely man who helped us get tickets on a tram towards our hotel. We stayed at the Crown Plaza and it was lovely and very central and close to so many amazing spots.

Edinburgh is so visually pleasing! It's absolutely incredible to look at, and I think that is one thing that really shocked and excited me about this place. EVERYTHING looks so pretty and picture-esque. I definitely took a lot of photo's here, and it helped that we had such lovely sunny days while we were there.

The cobble stone streets are cute as can be and every building has such character. One thing I will say about this city, is that it's a good work out! There were a lot of hills during our walk so we were feeling that while exploring the few days we were there. 

Our first night there we went to have one of the most DELICIOUS meals everrrrr, at a place called "The World's End"  - Pete had their award winning fish & chips and I had a steak & ale pie that I will literally DREAM about for years to come. This was also our first meal in a day and a half so I think that helped.

We did some serious exploring and here are a few highlights ; this Christmas shop that I checked out, as I entered the employee yelled "Merry Christmas" to me! Best ever, sitting outside in the sun at a little cafe with my main squeeze, admiring the most INCREDIBLE view a top of the city, right outside Edinburgh Castle. 

Here are a few photo's from our adventures in Edinburgh, I will post more in another post soon! ♥