Finally admitting that I was a tourist in this city, I went to the Elephant House coffee shop. The odd name certainly compliments the peculiarities that inspired J.K Rowling. Although most of the coffee shops in Edinburgh claim to be the birthplace of Harry Potter, this one seems to be the ring leader (they even have a picture of her on the wall). Its very quaint with mismatched chairs and tables all made out of various woods. The entire shop is covered in what seemed like more than 600 elephant figurines of all shapes and sizes and an entire wall of napkins with drawings of elephants... reminded me of those people that collect porcelain 14th century French antiques... except elephants.The most spectacular part of the attraction was actually not its claim to fame, but its magnificent view of Edinburgh castle. I went early evening with my friend Tace and we eyed the table right along the window, ready to claim it as soon as its occupants left, to get the best view. In the evening the majestic castle is lit beautifully in white lights, creating a stunning backdrop as we drank our glasses of £2.00 Merlot (delicious.)
Maybe i'll keep going to will a 7 book multi-million dollar story out of me... as the 600 elephants stir my creativity.
Cross my fingers.
Amanda
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