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On our last day, I started the day with a climb up Calton Hill which is home to several monuments and buildings: the National Monument, the Nelson Monument, the Dugald Stewart Monument, the old Royal High School, the Robert Burns Monument, the Political Martyrs’ Monument and the City Observatory. The view is spectacular. Everything feels ancient. Not my first time but always a favorite.

Then I met the girls. We saw a few more Fringe shows. We saw a show called Still Life. The actors created scenes from famous works of art. Some worked better than others. I liked the idea. In fact, I love the idea of riffing of famous art for a performance piece, I just might go more for vignettes. The we saw Weathervane. It was exactly what you might expect at a Frine Festival and exactly what you don’t want to see with your mom … or your daughters. Three entirely naked grownups sort of dancing “in a nonsexual way” to soothing music. Not enough sooth in the world to help sugar coat that for a family activity. (Sorry no videos allowed.)

Then we walked around and generally had the best of times, worst of times just like a family vacation is supposed to be. Actually we had a great time but always good to recognize that even families who can have a lot of fun together can get on each other’s last nerve. (I think the girls would agree.)

My new bucket list item is to find a way to be in Edinburgh for all of August.