So I'm sittng on a train at the moment, on my way back to Aberdeen. I've just spent the weekend down in Glasgow with my friend Felicity and her husband Juan. Its really nice to be able to see her, because she and I actually met online a long time ago (4 years ago) and have met up down in Port Elizabeth (where she is orginally from).
I took the morning train down from Aberdeen on Saturday, getting into Glasgow around lunchtime. The train ride is quite beautiful, as it winds its way down the eastern coast of Scotland before heading inland to Glasgow. I tried to get some snaps on the trip down, but unfortunately it was raining, and my camera couldnt focus properly (just one more incentive to get a camera with manual focus capability).
Felicity met up with me at the train station, and then Juan picked us up and we went straight to their apartment, which is in a little village just by Glasgow called Barhead. They have a very nice little place, which they are in the process of emptying as they are heading back to South Africa in a couple of weeks.
We sat and watched a bit of the rugby which was on, and saw Argentina's defeat of England at Twickenham... Which is a story for another day!!
Saturday night was organised as Felicity's going away night with some of her work friends, so we went out to meet up with them. After meeting at a bar, we headed out to a greyhound racing meet. Very interesting, as its the first time I've been to one of those things. I had a good time, as I placed a couple of minimum bets, and it was good fun cheering on the dogs as they raced around the track! After the dog racing we went to a club, but weren't really feeling it there, so we just went home to get a relatively early night.
Sunday morning we woke up a bit late, and jumped into a car and drove across to Edinburgh. We went straight into Edinburgh castle, which was incredible!!! It is built on an extinct volcano (which I didn't know about) and is absolutely steeped in history. We only had a couple of hours really to get around it, but to really go through it properly you need a full day!! I got to go and see the Scottish Crown Jewels, and they are spectacular, it was amazing to see these intricately designed pieces which are so significant to the history of the country and have been around for hundreds of years.
Once out of the castle we took a walk down the Royal mile, which is a cobblestone street which leads from the castle down the the palace. As can be imagined there are a lot of touristy stores along the way, which we stopped in and looked at. I was thinking about getting a kilt, but then looking at the price to get all the right stuff i.e. the kilt and belt and spooren, woulc have set me back at least 150 quid... I just couldnt justify that right now, but I was thinking it might be a nice touch to wear that kit to Scott's wedding. I shall see if I can get some good deals back in Aberdeen.
Once we were done, we jumped back into the car and raced back to Glasgow, and I managed to just miss my train, but it wasnt a big issue as I managed to get onto the next train a bit later on. I had a great weekend, and would love to get back down to Edinburgh again while I am here, I just need to figure out if timing will allow...
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