Sorry for the delay...

I was not feeling well in Glasgow so I didn't get around to posting. So I guess I have a lot to fill you in on.

So, Glasgow. Well, it is a nice city but all the interesting sites are spread out. I tried to walk around as much as I could but realized it was easier and more informative to take a hop-on hop-off Sightseeing bus to get around to all the sites in 1.5 days. The cathedral, necropolis and religious museum were excellent. Cathedrals are rather similar but every one has something unique. But I was more intrigued by the Religious museum which contained artefacts and information on many different religions around the world. It has definitely peaked my interest. And the weather was marvelous so my walk around People's Palace after was lovely. That evening, I went to a movie theatre and saw "Angels & Demons" - I haven't been to a theatre in just under a year so I was excited. And I had popcorn - oh, it was lovely!

The next day I spent my time in the west end - the Botanic Gardens and a Museum. But then I started to feel rotten so I packed it in. The rest of the day was spent ether sleeping or curled up in a ball. I hate feeling sick when travelling.

But ten it was off to Stirling the following day and fortunately, I was feeling much better. The weather stayed great and I was able to spend hours in the Stirling Castle which was excellent. The views of the surrounding landscape were brilliant and the castle was so rich with history and grandeur. Needless to say, I could have spent hours more there. But, I was meeting up with a family I met in Pompeii two months back, Laura and Gary. I stayed with them and their daughter, Erin, overnight and Gary made me Haggis, Neeps and Tatties as promised. Well, I loved it! The aromas were marvelous and the flavours perfect. There are so many wonderful spices that it just feels like you are eating ground beef. After, Gary told me exactly what is in Haggis and I was fine with it. At least my iron levels were improved! S, I had a wonderful stay with Laura, Gary and Erin - Thank you!

Then it was off to Edinburgh - and I have fallen in love with this city. Everywhere you look are beautiful old buildings, the castle, the Royal palaces, churches, and so on. I have enjoyed just walking around and enjoying the sights - people, men in kilts (mmmmm...), bag pipers. It has been great. I did the castle yesterday and ten walked around with some guys I met. Then last night we hit a local pub which was great. We were definitely the only non-locals in there.

Today started off well - I walked until shops opened. Then shopped. Then walked some more. I went on a tour of the underground closes of Edinburgh which was interesting albeit a little cheesy! Then it was another local pub to eat Haggis - excellent! I managed to get to Palace Holyrood and the Queen's gallery which was stunning. It is te official residence of the Queen when she is in Scotland. Of course it was beautiful! But then the weather changed and I am chilled right to the bone. So I think I will head back to the hostel to warm up - I guess shorts are out!

Tomorrow I head back to England - Oxford to be more specific. I will be settling into Oxford with Sasha and Jimmy for the remainder of my trip but will take day trips in the surrounding area. Less than two weeks before I come home!

So, talk to you soon. Sorry I had to be so brief but I will post pics and stories next time.

Love, Lisa