Week 4

What happened this week?! I’m sitting here and having problems coming up with anything. Well, let’s see.

We went to Scottish Parliament twice

I don’t exactly blend in with my jeans and sweatpants. I need some business clothes REAL BAD.

Visited Glasgow (Scotland’s biggest city)

This week we met one of the coolest speakers yet. She worked with the Scottish prison system and stated that she was a prison-abolitionist. I’VE FOUND WHERE I BELONG.

The city was also terribly beautiful. It was gray and gloomy, which made the University landscape feel all the more lush. Before meeting our speaker I ate on a bench and wondered at all the towering, brick buildings. 

The gates of Glasgow Uni

Swag at Salvation Army

For about $30 I got the following items…

Two sweaters, one silk blouse, one new (no, really) bra, one raincoat, and one spring jacket.

I’m so excited for y’all to see the clutch items I’ve gotten. Maybe you’ll get to preview some swag in future pictures.

THE FARMERS MARKET THO…

Our classes are on a hill right outside of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. It’s here there’s a phenomenal little farmer’s market on Saturdays. I got a loaf of sourdough and will have no problem finishing it in the next 24 hours. 

But it’s almost time to say goodbye

We leave for Belgium this Wednesday. We’ll be visiting Brussels and Bruges. On Saturday my research group departs for France (Spain would have been too difficult with trains). This morning we successfully booked a house through Air B’N’B, which is a big relief. While we’re there we’ll be researching the religious tensions present in France, particularly with regards to the Muslim community and burqa-banning in the country.

Meanwhile…

I have a 10-12 page paper due at the end of this week! EEEEP I’m starting it right now and it’s not playing nice.