Easter Break is Upon Us...

So today is officially day numero uno of Easter break! Yesterday after my class we kicked it off with a little trip. We were going to go to Cruden Bay to see Slain's Castle but the buses were being silly so instead we went to Banchory which was STUNNING! It's just a little town by the sea, though really it's more of a suburb. It has amazing dunes, though. We found one that was massive. Cenza also showed Marissa, Holly and me how to dune jump which was loads of fun. Then we just went for a wee walk on the beach. You can actually get to Banchory from Aberdeen by walking along the sea. It takes a while and you have to know exactly where you're going because there are no signs or anything like that. I could see the apartment buildings that are right by Hillhead though when we were on the dunes. On the way back we found a little playground that actually had exercise equipment which was loads of fun.

The night really started, though, with the feast. It was epic. It was really just a massive clean out the fridge thing but it gave us all food toddlers and put us in right food comas. We had a massive thing of vegetable curry, chicken curry, rice, potatoes, brownies, and, to finish off the night, real pancakes. It was just a night of pure gluttony. I have also been corrupted to ice wine, courtesy of Holly. It is so delicious, I believe the term "nectar of the Gods" was used last night. Just amazing. It was a massive treat though and won't be happening again until we leave these shores, as Obi would say. We popped over to say happy birthday to our fellow canuck, Erica, then played darts at the Watering Hole. Pancakes actually happened after we came back from the Watering Hole which was a darn good thing because none of us could actually move after we ate them. We just kind of sat there and grinned and then waddled off to bed.

Today is going to be an essay day and then for earth hour we'll go out for a lovely walk, maybe on the beach, we'll see. If it's nasty weather we'll just sit in our flat and play cards or something like that. And tomorrow we embark to Glasgow and then Iona so I'll update as we go.

From Scotland with love,


Haley