Wednesday, January 28, 2009
All Moved In!
So I know I said I was going on a walking tour yesterday but...that didn't happen. It was raining. I did, however, get my cell phone. All the kids had just got out of school when I went to get my phone and I have to say, I think little children speaking in Scottish accents is the funniest thing ever! So today, I checked out of the hostel (after getting two 50lb suitcases down the stairs) and went to Starbucks for breakfast. Then I had to figure out the bus system to get to Napier to get my key. After I got my key I had to go back to the hostel to get my luggage. They called a cab for me (my first cab ride all by myself) and I think the driver had a death wish but it was fairly cheap so I'm not complaining. What I will complain about is that fact that apparently the Scottish haven't figured out elevators yet. So I had to drag my suitcases (100 lbs total remember) up four flights of stairs to get into my flat. But since then everything has been great. I'm all settled in. Most of my stuff is actually put away. Obviously I have internet connection, which is perfect. So tomorrow my goal is to get to the grocery store and get some real food. Other than that, I don't really have much to do. I'll probably wander around and try to figure out how to get to school on Monday. :)
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Yay internet access! Yay Scottish children! Have you met the people you're sharing your flat with yet?
ReplyDeleteP.S. bus system navigation AND a solo cab ride!? I knew you could do it.
P.P.S. I just became a follower of your blog- that sounds creepy.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet a 5 pound note that you pick up some of that Scottish Brogue :)
ReplyDeleteA musical sound caresses my ears,
A beautful melody that brings me to tears.
A lilting brogue spoke well and true,
The accent I hear spoken by few.
OH HAIThough I've never set foot on Scottish soil,
My ancestors state our race is royal.
The Scottish blood runs thick and deep,
In the Scottish land it did seep.
But generations removed from this foreign land,
And other culters did surely band.
Not a trace of Scottish looks can be found,
Yet Scottish I become when I hear that lilting sound.
No elevators in Scotland!? They even have them in Argentina! Sounds like fun. Is your flat furnished? How are your roommates? I hope you are having fun!
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