St. Andrew's

Today was our first all day excursion and this week we went to St. Andrew's, Scotland. It has the oldest university in Scotland, founded in 1410, and it is also where Prince William and Kate Middleton met. When we got there, it was actually very cold for this time of year, and pouring down rain. And it got worse as the day went on. I went on a 9 am walking tour, and we saw mainly parts of the old city, which was really interesting. We even saw a tree that was planted by Mary, Queen of Scots back in 1562! Even more amazing, the tree is still alive! On the way back, we stopped at a strawberry stall on the side of the road where they sell fresh strawberries. I decided to get some, and they are quite good, some of the best I've had.

Today was the first day I have felt a bit homesick. It's not funny walking around in cold (at least to me) temperatures and freezing rain. I really do not know how the Scottish people can stand it. But, I had fun even though the weather was bad. I've been here a week already-it is going by so quickly, but I am enjoying every minute. I do have an excursion tomorrow-for my Scotland on the Screen class, we are going to Doune Castle, which is where they filmed Monty Python and the Holy Grail! Since it is not until tomorrow afternoon, I think I'll go to bed early and sleep in-I've pushed myself pretty hard this past week. I'm just glad to be back in my room, cozy and warm.