Day 10 - Steps, steps and more steps

Edinburgh is a city of steps. My calves haven't had such a work out in a long time. Our second day in the city was lovely. The weather was sunny, but actually a little too warm. But we took in some magnificent sights. Saw some authentic bagpipers too. The city has really preserved its old buildings. Walking down the Royal Mile, we felt like we were in some Charles Dickens novel. The cobblestone streets are hard on the feet though. The park was filled with people, just sunning themelves and relaxing. It was Saturday and the streets were busy. Lots of shoppers! We took in what we could before we had to catch our flight to London. We flew back into Gatwick airport, then had to catch a train into the city. Then a taxi to the Hilton. We got to the Hilton only to find out that they gave us a room with two twin beds. Not too pleased since we booked a double bed. The hotel was full due to the Nigerian futbol/rugby team annual ball (you should have seen the national outfits and gowns!) so we were told they would move us the next day to an upgraded room. We had to say we were spoiled by the Hilton Park B & B we had stayed in the first part of the trip. But here we were on the tail end of a busy week or so, and all we wanted was a nice room and bed. One that fit both of us, at the same time! Hopefully things will work out tomorrow...in the meantime, my calves are cramping! No more steps, please.