Today we travelled to Seil island. This is one of the islands where slate was previously quarried and used around the world. Our lecturer this afternoon was so bright and charming that we kept him longer than planned just to ask questions about life on this remote and beautiful island.
I learned today that Scotland has no trespassing laws — which was good news since I climbed a fence to frolic with the sheep and to find this stunning view in the photo above. The sheep are fine, don’t worry, but it was a beautiful walk and probably my favorite day of the trip so far. The rain has stopped and it was simply a glorious day for a walk among the jagged rocks along the shore as well as the steep green hillsides where the sheep were grazing.
I know some of you think I’m really just sending these updates from the Holiday Inn in Bristol and that I’m just PRETENDING to be in Scotland. Well, you’ll have to keep wondering because I’m not ready to show my hand — or my photo. But aren’t the sheep cute?
Tonight a crowd of us are going to the bookstore located just behind the Caledonian Hotel where an author will be discussing his book about the Stone of Scone (not to be confused with my baking…the scones of stone).
Tomorrow we travel to Stirling. It’s our day to wear our E&H t-shirts and pose in front of something terribly Scottish. I know you’ll be watching for THAT!
Wish you were here!
Mon
6 Comments
June 27, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Monica,
Just wanted to let you know that I’m really enjoying your updates. You’re making me so much more anxious to get over there in September! I can’t wait to read about Stirling–it was my second choice for study abroad, and I’ve heard that it’s absolutely gorgeous. Have fun!
Safe travels,
Emily
June 27, 2008 at 12:36 pm
okay now that is the most beautiful picturesque photo ever! ahhhhhhh I love it!
June 27, 2008 at 2:40 pm
hey monica…the blog is great…make sure you do something embarrasing to my dad today…you know it is his b-day!!
June 28, 2008 at 1:20 am
I am so glad you guys are having a good time and haven’t had to eat haggis yet! I think that is why our ancestors left the homeland, no national food except for Haggis! Wish I was there!
Monica, your blog has been wonderful and all us armchair travellers are thoroughly enjoying your posts!
June 28, 2008 at 5:50 pm
The bus sang happy birthday! But it takes more than that to embarrass him!!
June 28, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Emily! You’re going to love it! let’s have lunch when I get back!