Emily M. DeArdo

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Scotland: Day Five--Roast, Rain, Rugby

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Sunday morning, overlooking Waverly Station and seeing the National Gallery.

Sunday was what Rick Steves calls “The Vacation from the Vacation.” The only thing we had planned was Sunday Roast!

I chose The Hawksmoor Edinburgh because they have guaranteed Sunday roast until 3 PM and I wanted us to have the option of sleeping in. Our reservation was at 1, and we did, indeed, get guaranteed Sunday roast. I also ordered a side of stuffing to go with the roast, because I love stuffing.

The stuffing (above) was like the Platonic Ideal of Stuffing. It was the best stuffing I have ever had in my LIFE. (And I am a connoisseur of stuffing.)

It was really good and I want all these recipes, thank you very much Hawksmoor.

We watched Scotland lose to South Africa in the rugby match, I ordered room service for dinner and Amilia ventured out to find her own nosh, and in general, it was an extremely relaxing day. (The rain kicked in later that day —true Scottish weather!)

Looking towards the Firth of Forth from outside Hawksmoor.