Highland Games

Hello there!

Well see as I said I would write this last Sunday, it looks like I'm finally starting to get a bit lazy with these, good thing I only have 12 more days left here! Actually that's super sad just thinking about leaving- it seriously feels like I just got here...

Anyway, I've got to say, this past weekend was quite lovely! I was able to spend it with some of my favorite Scotland peeps in a cute lil bothy in the Highlands. A bothy is pretty much a hut where you can stay while mountaineering and whatnot so you don't have to drive in and out of civilization, which would be a huge pain because the drive is rough (more to come on that!) It was surprisingly cozy and even had a stove top, bathroom, and running water (although it needed to be boiled), and a seating area fit with a wood burning stove.

We began our journey on Saturday morning, and after two of the most carsick hours ever, we stammered out- a good third of our party looked pretty grim after that drive, thanks Charlie :S After settling in we took to the trail for a small hike before it got dark. Walking through the Highlands is just one of those experience you have to have for yourself- the landscape is absolutely breathtaking :) As we reached the point in which we were to turn around, the woodland opened up into a glacial valley, fit with a running waterfall directly across from us. I could have stayed there all day, it was just so majestic.

When we got back we kickstarted our Highland Games with a drink, McEwan's Scottish beer, very fitting for a visit in the Highlands! We split into two teams, the Sap Sucking Caber Tossers (that was my team) and The Scrumps. The night was a wonderful time filled with friendly rivalry consisting of lard tossing, wellie tossing, fitness test, a potato peeling content, and food competitions. Following that we had to, of course, have haggis and potatoes- a staple on all adventures. I definitely can't say that I was thinking I would have that much of it over here, but then again, things never cease to amaze me :)

Such a good time, and another one to come tonight for me, Edinburgh tonight woo hoo!!!! Until next time!

Me and the team :)

The gorgeous valley

I would kill to have a house here...