People

  We have seen many wonderful things here in Edinburgh, from the Castle on top of the extinct volcano, to the underground city, to Marlin's Wynd, etc. By far, the most enjoyable part for us has been all of the great people we have met,...which has been true throughout this whole adventure. The one lesson that we have learned, and will carry with us wherever we go, is how easy it is to just talk with folks. To a person, they have all been friendly to, and open with, us. Some have befriended us on Facebook and/or sent us emails with suggestions on where to go. It has been...and still remains...delightful.

  Presented here is the latest group of people we have met in Edinburgh:

While looking through a store selling kilts in the Grassmarket section of Edinburgh, we met Millie (age 80 from Greentown, Pa), Bethania (age 70 from Panama), and Betty (Bethania's granddaughter, originally from Panama, but now living in Spain).

Irene, Sophia, and Tara (all from Spain).

Yvonne and Glen from Halifax, Canada sat next to us at lunch one day and we struck up a very nice conversation.

We met Bruce, Laura, Emma, and Judith on the Royal Mile as they were on their way to High Tea with the Queen at Holyrood Palace.

Calum Lykan is an amazing storyteller who took us all over Edinburgh while regaling us with his wealth of knowledge of Scottish history.

  And perhaps the most unique person we have met was Elaine Davidson, holder of the Guinness Book of World Records for the most body piercings (over 9500). While most of the time she "...holds court" along the Royal Mile (where we met her), she also runs a shop for aromatherapy, jewelry, and specialized clothing. Originally a nurse from Brazil, Elaine now lives in Edinburgh and freely talks with folks about her piercings, which she estimates now weighs approximately 6.6 pounds.

Elaine in front of her table along the Royal Mile.

Some of the 9500 body piercings which have been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

  To all we have met along the way, a huge thank you for taking the time to talk with us.