It's been a few days since we last logged on and we're ready to give you our "Things we are enjoying about living in Scotland so far" list. Here goes:
Diluting Juice
Walking more.
Being able to walk round the corner and get fresh produce in the local Spar. Or Scotmid. Or the wee fruit shop along the road (these stores being a rough equivalent to a 7-Eleven)
Better news reporting at our fingertips. From the British news today: Chancellor Gordon Brown revealed his new budget and all week, the BBC are covering loss of life in Iraq. Go figure.
Good chocolate (Dairy Milk, MInstrels...mmm)
Sweet popcorn at the movies.
The bus stop 60 steps from our house.
Good public transport.
Friendly customer service. On the whole, we've found that people in places like the bank, seem to actually be there to help us. The fact that this has been noticeable should speak for itself.
The award winning curry house located a three minute walk from our flat
The sea across the road from our flat
The daffodils are out
Re-kindling old friendships
Pub Quizzes
Pubs
Lots of sunny days (clear blue skies...)
Clothes options - both of us find it easier to shop here. Not sure why (more options available to the average Joe?), really... just is.
Our flat - in particular, the french doors in the kitchen which lead to a lovely little garden
Front loading washing machines
There has been a rather chilly cold snap here in Scotland. One would think we'd never left Michigan... except that there's no snow to show for the cold. The days have generally been sunny and clear, but freezing cold. We can't keep our feet warm (which Fi believes is due to the central heating: instead of forced air pushing out of vents in the floor, we have radiators. There is less heat lower down... if that makes sense)!
Today, we also received the welcome news that our crate is en route. It is on the vessel, which set sail today. You know, It hardly seems true that we have only been here for about three weeks... it feels like longer. So, when we're having hard days, or feeling a little blue as we go through the awkwardness of transition, we remind each other that it's only been three weeks.
More soon. Maybe even a little lenten reflection on our transition. Who knows...
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2 comments:
YAY for Good public transport.
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Glad to hear happy things! Sounds great! I hope your crate arrives in record time and all intact!!
We (Sam and I) just went for a walk around Aquinas and had a swing on the swings in Wilcox park! Nice to have warmer weather finally!
Have some curry for me!
I totally agree about clothes shopping! I find it easier to buy clothes in the UK too. That and many of the other items you listed are things that I am so looking forward too!
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