We could hardly believe it: the weather was hot today! Clear skies and a whopping 22 degrees (that’s about 75 for you Americans) brought out hordes of sun-starved Edinburghers, and we joined the crowds, trekking to the lovely grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens for the afternoon. We even managed a slight sunburn…never thought it possible in Edinburgh!
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It seems we have finally begun to experience summer back here in Tacoma. We can rejoice with you all.
I cannot believe how grown up little Julian looks in all the pictures.
Beautiful gardens and beautiful people! Julian’s face is so expressive! The next best thing to seeing these great pictures would be to be with you!
WOW he is so big and handsome!! Jackie you look amazing! I hope that your summer gives you much fun and days to enjoy your family.
Julian looks so old! Looks so lovely there, what a nice garden.
It’s about time! I’m so thankful you sent big, beautiful of Julian.As much as we enjoy your pictures of the scenery, we really want to see more Julian:0)
Thanks for the pictures. I love imagining you all there. Have you been by the Dorothy Dunnett museum yet? I think I saw it pretty near the castle. Julian looks so old already. When are we going to meet him????!!!
What a nice outing! He’s getting so big!!
Hey, I just found out that if you go to The Elephant House on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, you can see where J.K. Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter novel!