Finally my first trip around Europe. And what a better way to do it then a trip to Scotland and Sweden. *************************** WEDNESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2006 *************************** Woke up extra early (4am to be exact) to catch the bus and train to Stansted airport. Flew to Prestwick airport in Scotland. Really excited as it's my first tr...

*YAWN!* I think I ought to work on getting some more sleep these days--I'm a bit off on that routine. Anyway, last night I had a blast going to a couple pubs with Jenny. We met up with her friend Glen (also working on his phd) at a pub called Uisge Beatha. It's pretty much what you think of when you imagine a Scottish pub: homey atmosphere, cand...

My Dad met me at the airport and took me down the road. I've never felt so surreal in my home country before. Everything was like such a big dream. All I could think was that the distance isn't that far when you have to jsut drop everything and get up and go.