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Summery Edinburgh

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This past May, my team got together in Edinburg for a mix of work and fun. The timing couldn’t have been better — the perfect weather made it a pleasure to explore the city and enjoy the outdoors.

The team stayed in Edinburgh’s new town, an ideal area for grabbing coffee from cozy cafés (or a couple of beers/ciders from the abundant pubs), popping into shops, and enjoying strolls to the nearby parks or to the old town.

The group visited V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum. An impressive and unique building envisioned by Kengo Kuma; the same architect that projected the new Gulbenkian’s building here in Lisbon.

We climbed the majestic Arthur’s Seat, which has amazing views from the top. We even experienced the mysterious and esoteric Edinburgh by joining a tour to the underground vaults, and visiting the famous Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery at night.

Oh, and on the last day I also did a pub crawl with my good friend Jeff. Remember, when in doubt, always ask for haggis.

A curved building facade with multiple windows under a bright blue sky with a few clouds.
Two people stand on a bridge, one smiling and holding a phone, the other waving. In the background, a bus drives by and there are trees and buildings.
A green door labeled '12A' flanked by two windows with planters filled with flowers, viewed through iron railings.
A scenic view of historic buildings along a river with lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
Two women sitting at a table in a cozy café, smiling and enjoying their time together. One woman has long red hair and is resting her chin on her hand, while the other has curly hair and is playing with her hair. The background features decorative wall art and a staircase.
A man in a black shirt and baseball cap sits thoughtfully in a living room, while another man in a black t-shirt and glasses leans back on a brown leather sofa, looking contemplative. A lamp and small plant are visible in the background.
A view of Edinburgh Castle atop a rocky hill, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
A stuffed toy dog sitting on a windowsill of a stone building.
Two classic red British telephone boxes covered in various stickers, set against a backdrop of an old stone building with multiple windows.
A plate with two golden-brown fritters, a small bowl of dipping sauce, and a serving of fresh greens, alongside a glass of Level Head beer.
Silhouette of a person taking a photo with historic stone buildings and a crescent moon in the sky.
A silhouette of a castle on a hill at dusk with a clear blue sky.
A view from a window showcasing greenery and buildings under a clear blue sky, framed by the window's multiple panes.
A man in a cap walking past a flowerbed with pink and white tulips and yellow flowers.
A sunny park scene with people lounging on the grass, enjoying the outdoors, and historic buildings visible in the background.
A sunny park scene with people relaxing on the grass, some lying down and others sitting, surrounded by greenery and trees, with buildings in the background.
Close-up of an ornate wooden door featuring intricate golden carvings, including a unicorn and floral designs.
Two elderly women walking alongside a fence, one is holding a small dog, and both appear to be engaged in conversation.
Four people walking on a tree-lined street, smiling and engaging with each other. The foreground shows a man in a beige sweater, a woman with long red hair wearing sunglasses, and another man with a beard wearing a black jacket. Another individual is seen in the background wearing glasses, walking beside them.
Three people walking on a path surrounded by vibrant yellow flowers and a scenic hillside in the background.
A panoramic view of a cityscape from a hillside, featuring greenery and orange flowers in the foreground, with the sea in the background under a clear sky.
A panoramic view of a green hillside overlooking a cityscape with buildings and distant mountains under a hazy sky.
Exterior view of Tolbooth Tavern, featuring two men standing outside and a woman engaging with them, alongside a 'Road Closed' sign and an archway leading to another street.
A blurred black and white image of a street scene featuring buildings with the name 'PAPI' on one of the storefronts, suggesting a lively urban area.
A man and a woman engaged in a joyful conversation in a cozy bar setting, with bookshelves in the background.
Two people sitting inside a train, looking out the window at a calm sea with small boats in the distance.
Black and white image of the V&A logo reflected in water, with two people walking in the background under a modern architectural structure.
A woman in a beige trench coat standing in front of a modern architectural structure with layered design, beside a calm body of water.
A modern architectural structure with layered, angular facades, framing a person walking towards a body of water in black and white.
Silhouettes of people looking out a large, angled window towards a calm water view and a bridge in the distance.
A grid of reflective glass bubbles capturing distorted reflections of a person and the surrounding environment.
A plate featuring a meat pie filled with savory filling, accompanied by mashed potatoes and roasted carrots, along with a small jug of gravy and a fork.
Two men sitting close together, smiling and posing for the camera, in a cozy, dimly lit space with wooden walls.
A person wearing a black cap and glasses holds a camera, making a hand gesture, in front of a red wall.
A performer wearing a black coat and a hat gestures while standing in a dimly lit space with stone walls, pointing towards a door.
View from a window overlooking a cityscape with green trees, rooftops, and distant hills under a clear blue sky.

2 responses

  1. Jeff D Golenski Avatar
    Jeff D Golenski

    This trip was so much fun. Thanks for having me dude!

    Reply
    1. Filipe Varela Avatar
      Filipe Varela

      It was absolutely my pleasure, sir.

      Reply

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