Guest Blog - Pentland Hills

Today mum and dad took me on bus to a place called Pentland Hills.  I think mum was a little worried about the me and bus but I was totally fine with it.  I just jumped right on and took a seat next to her. 

From the bus stop we had to walk a little ways to get to the trailhead but we walked past a really pretty golf course.  I was a good pup and left the golfers alone.  Mum said that even though the ones at home didn't get mad at me for stealing golf balls that the ones in Scotland might.  

Not far up the trail the university has some ponies.  Mum walked up to the fence and one just trotted right on over.  I was pretty curious about him but he seemed to want to play.  Only there was this dang fence in between us so we couldn't.  

Then we continued up the mountain and across.  It's not much like hiking in North Carolina.  The trails were more like animal trails up the hill so they weren't very groomed.  I didn't have any troubles but dad got his shoes all muddy.  The trails were really steep too.  Luckily I have 4 feet so I'm made for this kind of trip.  We did have to stop a few times because mum and dad only have 2 feet and are therefore slow and get tired.  Luckily we had amazing views to take in on the breaks.

Arthurs Seat

Edinburgh

Overall it was a great trip and I had a lot of fun.  It's pretty easy to get a bus there so hopefully we'll go back soon and explore so more of the park.  From what I can tell there is a lot more to see.  And Grammy told me to find some highland cattle.  I'm not sure why but I trust Grammy.  She's pretty cool.

On the way home mum decided she wanted to sit upstairs on the bus.  It was pretty cool because I could see where we were going.  I think I'll pick to sit up there next time too.

But now I'm tired so I think I need rest.  Stay tuned for my next adventure.

Cheers!
Luther