Hot in the city

Who would have thought it? 24 degrees, not a cloud in the sky, 2 days in a row. We are still in Edinburgh, and it's a much better summer than I thought it would be. Might need to get some jandals after all.

In honour of the sunshine and the date (14th July, Bastille Day - any excuse really!) we picnicked on brie and baguette in the Royal Botanic Gardens (one of only two in the UK that are "Royal", not sure why). Then an offer of an afternoon in the sun at Oloroso was too good to pass up - 4 floors up on George St, with an expansive rooftop terrace (that's likely seldom used, but was positively buzzing today) and spectacular views in every direction. Oloroso is also famous here for refusing to serve John Byrne, Scots artist and playwright and MBE, because he was too scruffy. Seems to be a recurring theme with Edinburgh bars.

All this sun means the aroma of barbecues and sunscreen fills the air. Shut your eyes and you could be in NZ.