Royal Mile Baloon Seller

The festival can grate at times, but this fantastic guy is one of my favourite things about it. Until late August he’ll be wandering up and down this stretch of road, dishing up balloons in the mould of everything from puffer fish to Homer Simpson. All done with some jovial chat and a few old-​fashioned jokes into the bargain. He’s one of the few people involved in this festival who seems to be a good entertainer and a decent guy, rather than a talentless thesp.
E was hinting not long ago that she’d like a wallet busting pair of shoes for Xmas, but I’ve never seen her face happier than earlier today, when for just 3 Sterling she got a wonderfully crafted balloon alien, complete with space helmet. His name’s Roger.
Can’t give a better appraisal than that.