Our flight arrived in Edinburgh at about 8:34ish this morning (although it was about 2:34 AM back home). I think I got some sleep on the plane because I don't remember some of it, but it was not restful at all. Whew.
Some good things, though:
1. Although bigger planes are louder and a little scarier, I do like the service! I didn't know we would get to choose movies or games and get two meals! What pleasant surprises.
2. Also, I found some fellow students before the flight boarded, so that calmed me down a little too. And since my family found this particularly amusing, I suppose I'll share - Since we all haven't really met one another and wouldn't be able to recognize faces, we Stirling Students have to identify based on luggage or specific items. Well, I can honestly say that I never expected to be guided by the Force to my new friend...but Yoda is very wise, and his "pillow pet-self" was waiting right beside Megan, just like she said he would be. Yes, a Yoda pillow pet. I didn't know they existed. But I should have known that someone would create one. Everything in due time, my young Padawan.
3. Now I came over here expecting rainrainrain, but it was beautiful today! There was sunshine and a nice breeze. I didn't even need my jacket for most of the day. I am so thankful for that.
4. We are staying in a bed and breakfast (B&B) tonight in Edinburgh and are heading over to Stirling tomorrow for orientation sessions and such. And this place is awesome! They have a library and a coffee machine that are available 24/7 (so much for my job at Starbucks, huh?) and these really neat rooms!
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| Here is The B&B Edinburgh where our IFSA-Butler Guide was waiting for us. |
5. After we dropped our stuff off, we wandered around until the rooms were available. We are right near the city center (downtown) and there are lots of shops, of course. But there's also a castle! And yesterday the Olympic Torch was run down the streets of Edinburgh for the games this summer. It's too bad we were on the plane for that.
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| The Olympic Rings are still up from yesterday's festivities. That's the city in the background. |
Now, you would think that being the first day, and all, I would have had something authentically Scottish to eat, but the funny thing is that my first two meals in Scotland have been Italian! It sounds like I've gotten sidetracked thinking about the study abroad trip to Italy my friend Laurie just took.
...but I think that a group of us have conceded to trying haggis at some point. Don't know how I feel about that, but I suppose it'll earn me some culture points.
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| My Scottish Italian food. Left: lunch; Right: supper. |
Lastly, I wanted to share this, for my sister Emily, especially. When I mentioned earlier that there were shops in Edinburgh, there was one that I did not expect...and it is not particularly good news that I have access to it over here.
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| Yep. H&M. Not safe. |
But other than that, I think I'm pretty much adjusted to the time change. Five hours ahead isn't too bad. I will admit, though, I was exhausted earlier. But I took a short nap before supper and I feel much better. I guess we'll see how I feel tomorrow!
P.S. It's been light out since around 5 AM this morning and it's still light out, now, around 10 PM!
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