Homework for the Overactive Brain

Today's Quote--"Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to me..."

Monday, March 24, 2003

 

T. From S.
Day 9, March 22, 2003
(About Edinburgh) In Glasgow

I'll write about yesterday now...it was a long day and I was too tired at the end of it to write (plus there were no lights...) Got up early and ate breakfast in the park. We then got directions to Arthur's Seat. We got lunch at the local grocery store and walked over to Holyrood (house) Palace and Park...interesting that, I can't imagine living in a large palace in today's modern world. We made our way towards Arthur's Seat--and realized the steep paths were too much for us...so we sat down on a smaller hill nearby...that was more than enough of a hike for me! It was beautiful though, with a panoramic view of the city and the Firth of Fourth...or whatever it's called. We made our way back to Prince St. and took a bus to the Royal Botanical Gardens...lots of little kids and old people. It'll be beautiful once things start blooming...it was still a little dead when we went.

We came back and had dinner at the same place we've had it since we've been here ('Nother Fish on a Bun, Gorden) ;). We sat around the mall for a while, then made our way to the Cinema...It was 20 to 7 when we got our tickets for the 8:45 showing of "The Life of David Gale" so we sat around again, just sitting, talking, and watching. The movie was really good, interesting message. We got back to the hostel around 11:30pm and got ready for bed.

Really miss home now--Soka and Home...It's been nice, but I'm ready to go back, even if I have to do homework. I miss talking to Mom. And I'm sick of lugging this pack everywhere...I feel like a sweaty old pack mule, barely keeping up and wanting to stop and rest every chance I get. I've enjoyed my time here, but I feel like I've had a very good length vacation. Sleep sounds wonderful now! Except I still have to lug my pack to the train station to get back to Glasgow. Joy...

GL 9:57 PM