I arrived safely in Glasgow on Thursday evening and made it to the residence by taxi. The city was well lit in the dark of night and traffic was high as people rushed home at the days end. I was glad to be on the ground again, but didn't know where I really was or what the city looked like.
My day Friday was packed as I headed to campus for a bus tour to Edinburgh. This tour was wonderful and I was amazed at how vast the landscape is, fitting every thought you may have of what Scotland is like. The following post will delve into a bit more of Edinburgh and the sights.
Upon returning I had supper with new friends and enjoyed the quiet time to rest and talk to family. After a good nights sleep and a hot breakfast in the cafeteria I set out to see the city. There are so many places to see, but I chose to go straight to campus. The best way for me to describe the campus to to compare it to a Harry Potter school in age, style, and feel. However some buildings are modern and more spread about the city.
I had hoped to go a bit further in to the city center but didn't quite make it that far. I stopped at the library for a quick rest, picked up a few snacks, then headed back to residence for supper.
The instant responses I have been receiving over iMessage, Facebook and FaceTime are incredible and I have fascinated my father with the use of technology. I am thankful for that and for the support/encouraging messages I have received over the past few days.
Sunday was quiet and I certainly needed the rest before classes start. I spent the morning with Leo, she showed me the local area around the residence and some facilities I have access to, including a lovely walking trail/park along a river. I finished the day by sorting out my class, resting, and unpacking to prepare for the first week of classes.
