The Edinburgh post office stamped Karl’s book on May 10, 1901, at 12:30 pm. Beneath the stamp is handwritten: “We were all delighted to meet Karl and enjoyed his flying visit. God Bless Nova Scotia.”

A week later, in the “Creelman’s Views” article published in the Montreal Daily Star, Karl writes: “Thirty miles northwards brought me to Edinboro’ a beautiful city indeed more handsome by far than any place yet seen by me in my travels.”

Recall, dear reader, that I need to complete my travels in a different order than Karl. His arrival in Great Britain was the last leg of his journey before returning to Nova Scotia. So at this time in our Chronicles, Karl had travelled across North America, through Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt and Northern Europe to arrive at the “more handsome” place that he had seen to date. Certainly, a significant endorsement considering all the places in the world Karl has seen.

The capital of Scotland, a UNESCO world heritage site and a walkable city, Edinburgh satisfies every traveller.

Karl spent a few days enjoying the sights of Edinburgh, and I did the same, but in this part of my journey, I had company. In Edinburgh I met up with my two Aunties who travelled to Scotland by train from northern England so we could spend some time together.

We took full advantage of exploring the sights of Edinburgh; meandering through the tranquil Princess Street Gardens under the gaze of the imposing Edinburgh Castle, strolling the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile, peeking down passageways to see medieval architecture while popping into souvenir shops, visiting the Scottish National Gallery and feeling like Royalty exploring the retired Royal Yacht in Leith.

I hope dear Reader, you enjoy this photo collage of a beautiful city indeed.