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July 27, 2006
The Gateway Haggis
I convinced some of the guys in the office to take me out in Edinburgh last night and there I had my first bite of haggis. The funny thing was we were in a vegetarian restaurant. Whatever I was eating was not bad, and most definitely not a sheep stomach. However this introductory bite of haggis has now made trying the real haggis not seem like it will be such a big deal. We'll see! I did manage three months in Amsterdam without trying the weed.
My flat is fantastic but the odd thing is I'm living "unplugged." No tv, telephone, internet connection, radio or alarm clock. I'm having to make do with reading The DaVinci Code as my only form of entertainment. Fortunately the family arrives in just a few hours and the odd quietness will be a thing of the past. I'm so excited to see them. My mom emailed me that she is bringing homemade cookies too. Yay! It turns out coming over early was a good Mama Bear thing to do. There were a few snafus with getting the water and refrigerator working properly and finding a "travel cot" for Britta.
Edinburgh lives up to the hype of a beautiful old city. Two nights ago I meandered the streets trying to make sure not to miss any of the ancient granduer that would peak out between buildings. A castle here, a castle there, or what I would mistake for a castle is actually a boy's school. When the family arrives I plan on piling everyone on a bus to waverly station and guidebook in hand. Pretty cool that I will get to show the kids this city. Not every city is like B-Town.
Work is going well. It is sort of like being the new person except I've worked at the corporate office for 5 years so everything is familiar just a new location and new people. Yesterday Matt announced my arrival to the entire office and after that I was almost popular for about 20 minutes. Everyone was interested in sharing with me the things NOT to say in Scotland, the foremost being "fanny." Must remember that.
Posted by jana at July 27, 2006 1:03 AM
Comments
Eat the haggis!
Actually my impression of the real haggis was that it tasted like a veggie burger, so maybe the fake haggis is pretty close.
Posted by: Laurel at July 27, 2006 7:03 AM
What does fanny mean there?
I am soooo very envious of you! Glad it's been a good trip so far.
Posted by: becca at July 27, 2006 8:07 AM
I had a friend growing up named Fanny. She was quite pretty.
Posted by: Dunsany at July 28, 2006 4:07 PM
They have weed in Amsterdam? What's all this now?
Posted by: Drew at August 3, 2006 6:50 PM