We travelled to Edinburgh on the flying scotsman (which is disappointingly just a regular diesel train), the journey meanders through beautiful countryside (and for a brief time Newcastle) so is really very pleasant.
First impressions of Edinburgh are very confusing; it’s one big hill with lots of levels, making finding anywhere in a lot less than easy. Nether-the-less we found our house (thank you Festival Beds) and made our way to the Pleasance Courtyard.
First up Seann Walsh; a great start with some original observations (not usually my cup of tea, most comedians seem to observe incredibly mundane things). Just under half way through things were obviously turning. Stumbling, Seann lost it, put his head in his hands and had a little lie down. We filed out of the venue. This would be hilarious if it were all part of the show, but alas it wasn’t (our tickets were refunded).
Not a great start to the festival. But Josh Howie managed to save the day with a tour through his life living with his gran. Josh gave us some top tips for coping with an elderly housemate as well as making a lovely cup of tea.
Tonight’s whisky: Highland Park 12 year, quite one dimensional with a unpleasant lingering aftertaste.
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