Day 3: Edinbrugh

Good start to the day, as both Annie and Bryan woke up to see me off. It's somehting that's not necessary, but it definitely made me feel appreciated, and that I'm a guest of theirs. Something to take note of for next time.

Anyway, took the 7am train to Gatwick, and it took like an hour! but it was good, met this football player, I believe his name was Matthew, and that he was going to play for the Army or Navy team? This guy looked like he can play tho :D

Anyway, on to Gatwick, definitely one of the most through and diligient airports. I'll give them that, but it made my entire trip took nearly 4 hours, kinda made me kinda want to take the train instead which I had the option of doing last night since Annie found a ticket that takes me from Euston to Glasglow :D But yeah, dealing with annoying, impatient, and stupid people made it difficult for me especially the long lines at Gatwick.

So I landed in Edinburgh at about 11:30, and got on to the buss at about 12. I checked in at my very first hostel. Very impressed, nice place. Thanks Fred. So I took my first hike to Aruthur's Seat. Amazing view, I wish I can capture it better, but the 30 minute hike was definitely worth my time. And I got to see how people paint, drew, and just hiked with their dogs and kids. When I got to the top, I thought the place should of been called Windy Point. The wind was nearly non stop, and it was like a Tycoon. I felt like I was being blown off the peak. Anyway, I'll post pictures when I have a chance.

My experince here so far has been great, people here are generally nice, and I've met another UW grad. Then I also met a bunch of other Canadians. It's been a totally nice experience. The city, is absolutely beautiful, Princess St., Royal Mile, and etc, walking through the town is inspiring, just seeing the history, and the beautiful archertech. But one of the best part was being able to walk down to Tesco because I forgot my bathroom supplies, and through the supermarket and lining up in the wrong line.

But the one thing that I want to say before my time runs out here, is that I've truly began to understand just a little bit what it means to make friends, or be a friend. Caring for one another, is more than making conversation... that is the beginning, and I think I always felt out after that because I didnt' know where to go afterwards. Anyway times otu, ttyl.-