Friday, August 12, 2005

Being Fringe-dwellers in Edinburgh


To say that the UK is an expensive nation for Australian travellers would be an understatement. But in our defence, AB and I knew that when we came here. We also knew that earning as many British pounds as we could, as quickly as we could, would be the only way we could stay financially afloat.

Given our other expenses just associated with living and working here, we were unable to afford tickets to the Edinburgh Tattoo, which was a bit of a shame. But thanks to Kate's great advice, not to mention her dogged persistence that I get off my arse and do something, I believe that AB and I have masterminded the Cheapskate's Guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2005. We will not miss out on the grand finale of this fantastic and eclectic event in the nation's capital.

I'm really looking forward to the 27 and 28 August weekend, when we catch a cheap City Link bus to Edinburgh. We plan to catch as many free Fringe shows and soak up as much sidewalk atmosphere as we can. Plus the Fringe organisers have erected a Spiegeltent that, just like in Adelaide, houses fantastic late-night shows that are either dirt cheap, or free. Bonus! At nights, we'll sleep off the busy days camping out on Nat & Susie's floor in our sleeping bags. What a fantastic way to spend an electric weekend.

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