Day 8 - My taste buds say yes but my mind says no

We walk through Edinburgh's narrow alleys of the old town, climbing used, slippery steps that have been marched over centuries. The city breathes culture and antiquity, there's a higher presence in the corners, a vibration that sets up the mood to explore the past.

Distracted in our thoughts, we let our moves guide us to the writers museum. As i learn about some of the Scottish famous writers, something rings a bell when i read a reference to castle street. 'Wait a minute, that is where i am staying'.

 I was half awake this morning when the receptionist handed a leaflet with the 'house regulations' but can recall something about the Guest house being on a listed historical building as a Scottish writer was born there.

We exit the small museum and now search for a place to have a cup of coffee. So many pubs and restaurants but where are the cafes in the grassmarket area? I finally spot a little coffehouse across the road called Cafe picollo.

P is happy, being an italian who appreciates proper 'caffeine juice', and soon becomes best friends with the owners (a...it's complicated couple/business partners who recently open the place). what was meant to be a short coffee break ended up on a long and interesting conversation with the owners, new  clients and their friends. Half way through, the generous young man comes back from the kitchen with 2 pieces of homemade raspberry pie with fresh cream. 'Oh god, why are you tempting me this way?'
Salivating, my taste buds say yes but my mind says no. I manage to explain that i am on sugar detox and they don't seem to take offense'.
Back at the guest house i open the door of the room only to find the blanket on the floor, along with the house leaflet. 'Weird, i am pretty sure that was not not the ground when i left, i am not a big fan of ghosts!'


Kenneth Grahame, author of 'The Wind in the Willows' is the writer mentioned in the leaflet. I google him and find some interesting quotes.   “Here today, up and off to somewhere else tomorrow! Travel, change, interest, excitement! The whole world before you, and a horizon that's always changing!”