Exploring Luxembourg

I wasn't as stiff and sore as I was expecting to be yesterday which was very good, not sure if it was cos I'm fitter than I thought, am getting used to running half marathons or cos when we went for a celebratory drink we ended up dancing which I spose is better for muscles than just lying on a couch lol. 

Eating overseas is a bit of a mission though, we wandered around for an hour before we found somewhere that could feed me, felt a bit sorry for Ramona and Remo as they could have eaten way sooner if I hadn't had been there. After lunch we went on the sightseeing hop on-hop off bus for a trip around the city. It rained pretty much the whole way but was still fun :)

After the bus tour we went back to the hotel for a nap then I said goodbye to Remo and Ramona, Remo had a test this morning so they had to head back yesterday. After they left I finished my nap then Missie and I went out exploring as it had fined up a lil. Had fun just wandering around and discovered that although I wasn't as stiff and sore as expected stairs weren't fun so wasn't 100%. Treated myself to maccas fries cos I could :) they were so worth it :) lol

We then headed back to hotel for an early night as was knackered and had to get up early for flight this morning. We are now at the airport and the flight is delayed due to bad weather in Amsterdam, it's Missie's first experience of delayed flying and turns out she ain't a fan of it. We were gonna have a few hours to explore Amsterdam but now we are unsure if will get the chance. And if it's bad weather we are not sure we want to either. Atlst we don't have a connecting flight we are gonna miss :) we is happy about that lol. 

Missie is all ready for her bus tour 

Random pics from our wander

Random library thing in the middle of a square 

Missie found a friend 

Scary looking drinking fountain

Random window display

Yum looking giant cushions, this ones for you Dons :) 

Big giant park that I dunno what it was called :) 

My treat/cheat :) so yummy :)

Missie's cranky look at the delayed flight

3rd one done and dusted :)

Half marathon that is :) 

Seemed easier and quicker than the others even though it took me longer, still stoked as training didn't go to plan what with injuries and illness. 

Got me a medal and wicked cool finishers shirt tho :) 

Official time - 2hr 26min 22sec - which I'm very happy with :)

Loot :) 

Luxembourg...

Made it to Luxembourg :) later than originally planned but there is a good story behind it...

Got a phone call last night from an unknown number but it came from Amsterdam (or so my phone said), not sure why I picked it up cos normally I wouldn't but something made me. So anyhow turns out they overbooked my original flight so were looking for people to move onto a later flight. Considering my orignal flight had me waking up at 5.30am to get to the airport on time I was keen to change, once I ensured it wasn't a fraud or trick call of course. So instead of flying economy via Amsterdam I flew business class via Frankfurt after a nice sleep-in :) yup we are not complaining :) 

Missie wasn't sure the extra leg room made any difference, I gotta say it was very nice and if I could would be business class for that alone. We also got free food (well not me cos some idiot made me gluten free), and lots of drinks, plus free magazines/newspapers to read. Def was nice travelling up front for once :)  we also treated ourselves to a taxi ride from the airport to the hotel as we weren't sure which bus to take and didn't wanna ruin a pretty decent trip with a wrong bus. 

Missie did sneak onto the flights (she hid in my pocket) cos she was wanted to and assured me she wouldn't get caught, she didn't either so she is very stoked :)

I then met up with Ramona and Remo and went into Luxembourg city centre for dinner and a lil explore :) we ended up eating at a nice something restaurant, think it mighta been French but not 100% sure. The gluten free thing might be a bit of a hassle over here, the waitresses/waiters seem confused when we asked at a few diff places. Oh the joys of travelling with dietary requirements :(

Missie stayed behind to sleep (and it turns out claim the entire bed as hers!!)

Tomorrow evening I shall run/walk and probably hobble/limp my third half marathon. It's def not about doing a great time this time around, more about finishing and still being able to mostly walk ok. 

On the bus to Edinburgh airport, oh Scotland I won't miss your weather this weekend lol

Checking out the view from my room

Missie is ready for bed...