I have been here in Leeds for 2.5 days. hanging out with Rob and Victoria, they have been introducing me to friends of theirs and more importantly their favorite restaurants for Indian food and Fish and chips. 2 hours after getting to Leeds, Rob and I went for a walk around the canal system (perfect for running) just so he could show me his favorite pub (great beer, great atmosphere, trivia nights on sundays, and a jam session on tuesdays) It was here that I had my first European pint of "pippins" ale and I met the bar keep Martin. I have a feeling that this will be a popular destination. I've actually just got back from a trivia night where I met many of the regulars and had a great time trying to understand the questions being asked (the quiz master is from newcastle and speaks with a "Gordi" accent) He has promised me a Canadian quiz night some time in september so that I will have a chance to win.
Victora has taken me on three of her favorite runs. These are trails runs through hill and dale, taking me across streams, pastures and woodlands. I have been covered in mud and happy as can be. Vicky seems to think I will remember the locations of these runs to do over and over. (this may be a problem)
I should soon be driving....hopefully tomorrow if things go okay (getting a car is easy, it is the insurance that is difficult)
Anyways, this is pretty much all for now. I will update with details of car and Scotland as I will be heading there on Thurday (Aug 9th) for the Fringe Festival
Cheers!!
Alison
My new car
Hopefully it wil last the year!!
8 comments:
Congrats on arriving. Sounds like it should be an exciting time. I'm already looking forward to visiting you in the UK, or more likely a pub or two! Take it easy and keep us posted.
Russell, Katie, and family.
Sure didn't take you long to get a car! I thought you were going to wait and train it through Scotland?! Oh well! You have to have some part of "North American" culture with you!
Sounds like a great place! We can't wait to come see you!
Enjoy your trip to Scotland and keep us updated!
You call that a car.
Its even smaller than you think. My next picture will have me standing beside it. The beautiful thing is that I can park it anywhere..
Hello Alison, Waiting for some fresh news. Are you still travelling around Scotland? Hows the new car? Went to help Carmen tidy up on Thursday. We had a good day. Tomorrow your Dad and I are going in the city with the truck. We will be loading up the single bed. We will also try to figure out how to put the futon back together. Talk to you again. Bye for now. Mom
Hi mom, you have to rent computers by the minute at hostels, so I havn't had any time to post some news. I will try to find some money and time tonight. I am in Inverness and I am alive and well
Alison
Dear Alison; Here is the phone # for Richard and Dafne Allen. 01852 200 259.
address; An Grianan Easdale, Oban, Argyll pa34 4rf Scotland.
Thanks mom
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