There are moments when I really miss home – all the comforts and seeing family and friends…Then I think about all the unique experiences I am having here in Aberdeen Scotland!
Today was a perfect example - mixed with typical Scottish sights and mini adventures. Starting the day by going for a run, past cottage like Scottish houses made of granite and adorned by chimneys, lined with luscious green grass. The trees are turning colors – shades of yellow and orange, and the wet leaves that have fallen squish under my feet as I run along the sidewalk. Every day I pass meadows of hay bales and today I passed fields scattered with horses and cows, while I was running. I laughed to myself, because these sights are exactly as I had pictured Scotland months before arriving here!
Cleaning, laundry, homework, were also accomplished today – followed by a more exciting drive to a nearby Chapel and then to Drum Castle!
The Chapel was a Catholic Chapel that is still used today for regular church services – filled with wooden carvings and beautiful stained glass. I appointed my new friend, and native of Aberdeen, Angharad, as the official “tour guide” and ambassador for Scotland. After showing me the chapel, Angharad then drove us to Drum Castle, which as enchanting! The Drum Castle was surrounded by a garden, family cemetery, and small chapel building.
Following the mini Aberdeen adventure, was a delicious homemade dinner, prepared by Angharad - who along with being a great tour guide, is also a fantastic cook. She delegated the crushing graham cracker like cookies and the task of chopping up almonds and chocolate pieces to me, as she prepared the rest of the chocolate cheesecake and vegetable pasta!
Angharad and I, with satisfied stomachs, then enjoyed an evening church service together! So moments of missing home have been quickly filled with long relaxing jogs and sightseeing at Castles – not a horrible way to spend a Sunday in Aberdeen!
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