There are three things that are a must on every hiking trip: My Buffalo Bills tin water bottle that I got for 50¢ at a garage sale. My buddy Rupert - a hand-sized bear donning a Royal Canadian Mounted Police uniform that clips on to the pack. Everyone… More
So I survived the first week of classes. I am starting to get the hang of things and soon essays will need to be planned and written so I am taking this time to enjoy the calm before the storm. A few days ago, a few friends and I decided to watch “Sunshine… More
At 6 AM we climbed to the top of Arthur’s Seat, the “hill” on the outskirts of Edinburgh that looks down over my own residence hall and most of the city. Leaving at an ungodly hour for college students, we attempted to beat the sun before it rose for… More
So the past few days have continued to be exploration days. A number of the societies put on taster sessions which were great fun to attend. Highlights included a few dance classes and a tea tasting by the SocieTEA. In-between tea tasting and dancing… More
Please believe me when I write that I’ve tried very hard to write this week’s blog. Since landing in Edinburgh, I have had a whirlwind tour of Scotland and fallen in love with this amazing country! Thankfully, I survived my flight over here (with no embarrassing… More