Reading Week?
Last week was reading week, which I spent ahem…not reading…
Instead, took a train up to Edinburgh for a bit of Scottish life. It struck me immediately the different pace of life there lead. London seems to be a constant struggle between all her inhabitants; fighting for space on the sidewalk, a spot on the tube, a voice among millions. In contrast, Edinburgh is just a chill place, the city is as old as time and the incredible medieval flavor of the town is really calming. My gracious host, Andrea kindly opened her flat to me and her crazy Greek flatmates were great, despite their typically Mediterranean obnoxiousness. The kitchen was fully stocked with tons of frozen meat and tons of cigarette packs…ah the Greek life…
Anyways, Edinburgh is built on somewhat hilly terrain which is really cool, unlike flat London. Perched above it all is the austere Edinburgh Castle and just to East is Arthur’s Seat, a large geographic outcropping which I was strangely drawn to. I spent at least a day and half just walking all over, up and down it, snapping photos along the way. I managed to bring some clear skies with me, so the views from the top were spectacular…why is it that man is drawn to high places?
Have a look at the photo album
Three cheers for Andrea for putting me up, though she keeps insisting I look like Clive Owen, though I don’t quite see the resemblance…
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Noel – you climbed to the highest places in castles throughout Wales and England and Edinburgh when you were a “wee lad” many years ago….. not surprised (and yet, so cool) to see you are still climbing to the top. The views are always worth the effort – in Nature and in Life! More pictures for my wall – thanks!
nice try, lance. let’s take a poll: who out there thinks our very own noel k. bears a striking resemblance (they were separated at birth, i’ll bet my bottom dollar) to lance bass, of ‘nsync fame? before you mock, check it out (www.lancebass.com). so the next time noel starts unbuttoning the top five buttons of his shirt, don’t say i didn’t warn you.