Moments from "the Festival"

I'm glad to report that I have survived my first Fringe Festival in Edinburgh!

While Hunley and I are glad that the tourists are making their mass exodus, we very much enjoyed the energy and shows during this famous month of August. 


My mom was able to visit for a few days, which was a wonderful end to the festival! We spent some quality "grandmother-mother-daughter" time, ate wonderful food, and enjoyed this festival city to no end.  The comedians who left me craving more were: Hannibal Buress (writer from 30-rock) and The Boy With Tape On His Face (The lad treated to this silent comedy that had my mom and me in stitches!).


Below are images from the festival and fun!

Mom and I went to see the amazing Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Wonderful "piping" and international military bands, with a lit castle on-the-hill backdrop gave everyone in the stands goosebumps. There is an undeniable history and pride here!

I had the most amazing dessert (on the right) at Restaurant Mark Greenaway. Bramley Apple Plated Six Ways: Pie, sorbet, crisps, jelly, foam, and toffee sauce -- DEEEEEELICIOUS!

Gilded Garden = favorite beer garden with "the festival vibes." A few long nights (early mornings) were spent gathered around the wood benches and barrels!

The lanterns in another beer garden in Bristol Square - in the background is the building where I'll be heading to classes in less than a month!