I’m performing at The Stand in Edinburgh, Scotland before heading on to Glasgow for the Comedy Festival. Today, I trekked to The Elephant House, a cafe where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter. I’m assuming JK wrote only the first HP book at the Elephant, because after its success she had her mansion in which to write. Above are two shots of the joint. 
I also came across this random happy chap in a kilt. No lifting of the kilt occured 
Rounding the corner and heading for home is when I had a chance meeting with this snappy little car. I love the adventure of exploring a new city, particularly Edinburgh. The history and architecture are fascinating, and the people are civilized and mannerly. Manners, imagine that! Three men, at different times, insisted on lugging my 50lb piece of luggage up the stairs of the underground. I’d like to think it’s because I’m irresistible, or perhaps they see the next great writer making her mark in Scotland, but frankly I think they’re just gentlemen. And what a nice thing to be.
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3 men carrying your luggage Mo?
I would never have imagined you as the Damsel in Distress archetype.
Work it Girl!!
That’s the thing George, not an ounce of damsel or distress, and they helped me. Maybe it was my ass (from 1995).
Gentlemen, indeed. How nice to find ‘em.
When I was pregnant, I found that Hispanic men were the only people who would offer me their seat on a crowded subway. Not even American women would give it up. Though, I suppose they’re not gentlemen…
maybe the Hispanic guy thought the kid might be his! lol
Do them Scots have a good sense of humor? They have a rep of being dour. Although they write good,
Smart, funny, and GENEROUS. No stereotypes to be found – though they do seem to drink more than the Irish!
How are you handling the language barrier?
Buz,
It ain’t easy baby. They say we speak the same language, but it’s like they’re on an old Victrola on high speed. But they have been GREAT.
Are you still in Edinburgh? If so, check out The Witchery (near the Castle) .. even if you don’t have a meal, it’s a great place to see (and where we had our wedding dinner — in the Secret Garden suite)