Friday and Saturday my flatmate Tommy had a couple friends visiting from back home, so I spent most of my time hanging out with them. On Sunday Corey, Kathy, Jillian, Lindsay, and I decided to take advantage of the nice weather by going on a trip to nearby Stonehaven. Stonehaven is a small coastal village about 20 minutes south of Aberdeen.
We strolled from the Stonehave train station, through downtown and to the coast. From there we made our way past the harbor and up the steep tourist path that follows the cliffs. Our first stop was the Black Hill War Memorial, a monument to the Stonehaven soldiers who died in World War I. Along the top of the monument it read: "One by one Death challenged them, one by one they smiled in his grim visage, and refused to be dismayed."
We continued along the coast to Stonehaven's main claim to fame: the ruins of Dunnottar Castle. Dunnottar is a massive castle built on a highly defensible outcrop of rock. The castle is also steeped in Scottish history. During one period the Scottish crown jewels were hidden away from the English there. There's more to this story, but I'll let you do the research if you're really interested.
After the long walk back to Stonehaven we stopped at a takeaway and had some fish and chips. We killed time by exploring the town before we caught the 4:00 train back to Aberdeen.
Monday was mostly uneventful. We did play some intense games of Jenga at the flat, followed by a couple of pints at the Watering Hole. Today I was invited to partake in Pancake Tuesday with my Canadian friends. In Canada, I've discovered, the populace celebrates Fat Tuesday by eating tons of pancakes and maple strup. I really couldn't turn that down. So I made my way over to their flat and had some wonderful pancakes of all varieties. Cheers to Bronwyn, Amanda, and Denise for doing all the cooking, and to Hilarys One and Two for the clean up effort.
Tomorrow I have no class and a cielidh in the evening. Should be a good one, I'll let you all know how it goes...
Cheers,
Jacob
3 comments:
Glad you didn't eat so many pancakes that you couldn't write your update. Your pictures are wonderful, keep them coming. We are really enjoying reading and seeing all your updates. I know it takes time to do it, but please do. Glad you are enjoying Scotland, but just remember there are people missing you in dear old America and in the big state of Texas. Your updates helps to know what is going on with you.
Love, Nanny & Grandpa
Jacob,
I hope you have a great day.
I will be thinking of you and all of the great memories of that first DAY, plus so many more after that. You were a great baby (not to mention a beautiful one),an awesome boy and now a incredible man. I am proud to call you my son and first born.
Happy 21st Birthday!!!!!
Love
Mom
You seem to be having a wonderful time. Wish you could have met this Austrian guy that came to choir the other day..he was one of the funniest people I think I had ever met! hah. (You wont laugh unless you know who he is... which you don't, so it's okay that you didn't laugh..) Anywho, the Gibbanies are getting you a birthday gift so be ready for it... unless your address has changed.. then someone else should get ready. :oP Well, I hope you have a glorious day tomorrow and I will pray that snow finds you. heh
Ciao,
Tess
P.s. quote = amazing
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