Pictures!

Here are some pictures of our time in Edinburgh and the drive to Skye.

Finally Abby is well, so we're seeing more of these sweet smiles! I think she was very excited about lunch here:

This was our lunch spot. Super delicious and fun retro atmosphere with a Scottish twist. We tried the sausages and mash...I think I'm a bigger fan of Scottish mash(ed potatoes) than the American version. The ones I ordered were stuffed full of leeks and bacon.
When we first arrived in Edinburgh we traveled the Royal Mile which should be named Tourist Row instead. There were plenty of these bagpipers, street performers, human "statues," and tartan shops. It was fascinating, but it left me wanting to find a spot off the beaten path.
Beautiful statues and monuments like this one were all over the city and added such a level of historical interest.
The "old town" was very medieval and through the "closes" (or alleyways) you could see down into other parts of the city. Through this particular close you could see the Scott Monument which was built to honor Sir Walter Scott.
Caleb slept right through Edinburgh Castle, but here he is snuggled up in the stroller with Michael.

This picture below was from one of my two favorite spots in Edinburgh: Princess Gardens. From Princess Gardens you can look up and see the castle and the old town, then you can look behind you and see the new town with it's Georgian architecture and high style shopping area. This particular picture is looking up.

This picture was from my other favorite spot: Dean Village. It was a hidden gem in the corner of the city. I would definitely want to spend a lot of time here if we have the chance to ever go back to Edinburgh. Michael and Caleb are looking at the view that you'll see in the next picture. The village was so picturesque with it's winding cobblestone passageways, the lush green riverbank, and the castles towering above.

Here's an attempt at a family picture. I didn't realize that Abby was so hidden though...she's on my back sleeping in the baby carrier.
In Princess Garden again...
St. Giles Cathedral was our meeting spot with the girls and a great end to our day in Edinburgh.
I didn't start taking pictures until more than halfway through our drive to Skye, so you'll miss the most beautiful part. You can google Loch Lomond to get a taste though.

This picture is heading into Glen Coe, the pictures below were taken at a pull off right in the middle of Glen Coe. It was stunning.




We experienced this a few times on our way into Skye: waiting for accident clean-up. The roads were super narrow, winding, and beautiful...not a good combination apparently.
These last few pictures are from Plockton. I can't wait to get more pictures and possibly some artwork from this area. It is unbelievably beautiful and right down the road from where we're staying.

Stay tuned for more later!