I realize I haven't written in a couple of days but I wanted to get my bag back before I started up again. I had a feeling that if I did I would just sound like a spoiled and whiny brat. You would be thinking, "Come on Corina just buy a couple of t-shirts and get on with it."
My bag and all contents did arrive yesterday evening around 7. It had decided that Milan in December would be a more desirable destination than Scotland. I just hope it took a couple of pictures of the Duomo for me.
Edinburgh is gorgeous by the way. The hostel we are staying in is in a 17th century building just off of the Royal Mile. For a history major this place is like Disneyland to me. The cobblestone alone is driving me crazy with pleasure.
Upon my arrival of course our first destination was the pub. And the drink o choice a cold frosty Magners which is apple flavored elixir of the Gods. "It's been too long my friend," I whispered to it, and received a sideways look from the barman.
Yesterday we walked "the mile" and saw the castle, palace and parliament buildings which line this most touristy but fantastic of streets. In the Palace Galleries was an interesting surprise a photographic display of the early 20th century exploration of Antarctica. This may not sound interesting to you but remember I am a history major and I actually wrote a paper about these dudes last year. So I loved it!
I think Christmas in Edinburgh will be great. Although we are moving into a flat with a crew of roughians. The city is all magical and twinkly. Down the street is a winter carnival with Ferris wheel and Merry go Round. It is a great town, I am drinking too much beer, meeting too many Aussies and staying up too late. This is the way life should be all of the time.
P.S. Someone would really do a study into the amounts of Aussie expats in the world. I swear they are slowly working on taking over the world with backpacks and excessive facial hair.
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