Edinburgh

So we've been staying out in the country for the past four days with no internet, hence why we've been MIA. But it was really fun and very relaxing... turns out Darlington wasn't as close to Edinburgh as I originally thought and we weren't actually staying there, we were staying in this teeny village called Ingleton with a lovely lady named Hilary and her dog Spice. This lady was the most kind and generous person I've ever met. I'm convinced generousity doesn't exisit that way in Canada because I didn't know anyone could be so accommodating. Jenna and I had our own rooms in her house, our own bathroom and she cooked for us, let us do laundry, made us tea and took us out to the towns to see old castles and villages. It was a really nice break from the hustle of London, and I never felt so relaxed in my life than when I was sitting by the fire with Jenna and Hilary with a cup of tea.

Not only is this woman kind, but she is interesting. She told the most amazing stories, and would have Jenna and I totally captivated one minute and in stiches the next. Her son is a talent scout for EMI records, a real high up, and he was also in the band who wrote "Come on Eileen." Another story was about her dog which she adopted. Spice used to be a laborador retriever for the Queen's gamekeeper, and was aparently one of her favourite animals. The Queen mother used to ask for her, apparently.

So now we're in Edinburgh! We've already had several leads on apatments, so we're working away on that front. No hurry though, we've booked a hostel for a week and we're content just being here. Will post again soon :)