What is a day in Scotland without rain? We have been so lucky to have good weather on this trip and yesterday was not one of them. The morning was cold, wet and windy. The afternoon was just cold and windy. We figured out the local bus system which has a no contact pay system which makes is easier than most cities. No need to worry about correct change and a tourist card. Hopped on #s 27 and went into the old city. Tickets for Edinburgh Castle are very limited and we were able to get our on line and get to the Castle in time for the One O’Clock Gun. A tradition that takes place every day except Christmas and New Years. With military precision she is fired over the city and creates quite a roar. In contrast Margaret’s chapel is a tiny place of worship near the top and my favorite of the visit. Nearby there is a dog cemetery to honor military dogs killed in service. Queen Victoria an animal lover started the tradition. Lunch was at the French embassy. A proper Bistrot with wonderful food and service. Coq Au Vin for me and Boeuf Ragot for Troy. Delicious. It was like stepping into a different world. The menu was in French, French waitress and beautiful French sayings painted tastefully on the walls. One diner kept falling asleep and woke up only when they placed another course in front of her. Young lovers kept switching plates and two old men made a demitasse last for over an hour. We loved it. Cold Wandered down the Royal Mile peeking into closes and churches and finally into a bar. Weather and a martini kept us from completing the Royal Mile. We will save the Palace for another day. Back to the hotel for a hot shower and an early night. As Scarlet would say. Tomorrow is another day.