A Day at the Museum

During the week days, I sit and hack away at my mound of graphic design work while Matt goes off to the lab (I still imagine him holding bubbling beakers of liquid and having electrified white hair while he’s there). And I’ve decided, work really gets in the way of having fun. Harumphs. I mean this city was built for sight-seers. Just look at the castle!

So by the time the weekend rolls around, I’m jumping out of my woolly socks to get around town. When Cath and I studied abroad here eight years ago, we gobbled up the city in one gulp — so I’ve seen most of the sights. But I’m greedy (gobble-gobble), and want to see them again! This time ’round, I have my trusty knight-in-shining-armor with me (appropriate in a medieval city):

We spent last Saturday at the National Museum of Scotland. I’m not really big into natural history, but I love seeing the knick-knacks of yesteryear. especially the sartorial trappings (this was for the menfolk of the court, completed with a pair of high heels):

Even the tobacco shop signage dressed well:

This fella (bellow) was by far and away my favorite (and the best example of how tricky an all-plaid ensemble can be). I forget his name, but he was a parlimentarian English gent in the 17th century who visited Scotland and just loved the tartan. apparently. And he was quite sizeable for his day, towering above most of his fellow men at 6 ft. something. He is like Alexander Skarsgard with another Skarsgard wrapped around his belly, tied up in plaid:

Outfit dets: Jumper (I say “jumper” now) and skinnies from Next • Madewell belt • Frye boots • Kate Spade purse

This photo was not taken at the museum, but on the way to lunch (Mom, we’ll be going here come December!). I’m uber-impressed by all the gluten-free options they have in this city of fish n chips, scones, crumpets and Victoria sponge cake.

And the perfect way to end every day of exploration: nutella crepes:

—–

Dear Kitcath,

I hope your school stresses are abating a little! I’m so impressed by all the hard work you are putting into your class while working full-time! You are my hero!

We have to start planning what to do when you get here because you’ll only be here for five measely days — how is that possible?! What are the Musts that you have to see again when you are in Edi?

xoxoxo,

Larbar