loudmuzic - Elliott Clark

Im 26 years old. I am a student at Northern Kentucky University, but I went to school in Glasgow, Scotland from September 15 - Dec 13 at Glasgow Caledonian University. I traveled all over Scotland, England, and Ireland while I was there, then checked out China!! I made the most unbelievable friends from all over the world... and I have traveled to Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy visiting them for 3 weeks over Christmas break 2007!! So as far as my future with traveling is concerned ...I love to travel and meet new people .... and I look forward to the random BS that I expose myself to...well, at least a more "worldly" form of BS!!!

(The picture is me in Shanghai, China)

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By loudmuzic
December 31st 2007

My reign in Spain Europe » Spain » Aragon » Zaragoza

Zurich Airport
Do I look tired??

It is midnight. I am lying on a mattress in my good friend Conchis' flat in Zaragoza, Spain. I can't help but realize how much of an emotional roller coaster it is to travel the globe visiting long lost friends... 4:30 am December 29: Fog is being punched through as a black BMW races through the frosty Alpine roads of Switzerland. The distant glow of light burns silently on the mountains and valleys like scattered stars. Sleepy eyes are blinking at the breath of the morning air. “Zurich is 45 more minutes away” Bernd says to me... After spending two days [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
December 26th 2007

Twas the night before Europe .... Europe » Liechtenstein » Balzers

Christmas Eve
Why did Santa drop off a load of laundry ????

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring ... except for Elliott who put off packing for his European trip until Christmas Eve... Flying out on Christmas day was a bit of a worry for me. I didn't know how I would feel spending Christmas in airports and planes. However, this thought was quickly overcome by the amazing Christmas that I spent with my family on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning before going to the airport. Of course this didn't mean that things were going to be easy for me ... My original flight [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
December 14th 2007

Traveling China.. for dummies Asia » China » Shanghai

CHA CHA CHINA
One of the first views of me that China got to see

Knocking, knocking …. Why won’t it stop?? I woke up with beer still swimming in my head. The room had packed bags arranged on the floor. The shelves were bare, and the walls void of any decorations. There was a Chinese guy knocking at my door; Jet. It was the day I was leaving Caledonian Court in Glasgow for good, and it was the day I was going to Shanghai, China with Jet…. It was also the day that I woke up late. The train was leaving in 30 minutes...shit .. I didn’t even shower; I just grabbed my toothbrush and [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
January 2nd 2007

IRELAND Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » Dublin

First Night
My dads first night in Glasgow with Bernd and Jet before heading to Ireland

So, it has been another long wait between blogs. I have been incredibly busy here in Glasgow. I just finished a 3000 word paper, and am working on another one at the moment. A lot has happened since my last post, most importantly being the visit of my dad, sister, brother-in-law, and cousin!! My dad and Jamie arrived November 7th with just enough time left in the night to go out and have a few pints and a few whiskies with my friends Jet, and Bernd. It was a great introduction to Scotland for them!!! Bernd enjoys whisky, but it was [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
October 23rd 2006

Usiege Beatha... Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Edinburgh

Backpackin to Edinburgh
Yes, that is the infamous UK phonebooth...

Over the weekend I went back to Edinburgh to pick up where I left off after storming the castle. It was time to pillage and plunder the city!! It was time to taste some whisky!!! Seven companions left Glasgow to Edinburgh for the weekend. A guys night out!! Little did we know what was in store for us.... a feast.... at Kentucky Fried Chicken... actually it was two Family Feasts!!! It was a beautiful evening in the Colonels hall. Our suite (Hostel) at Brodies was on the Royal Mile. It made it easy to dispatch, and explore. However, there was some [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
September 30th 2006

Storming the castle... Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle from below
That is a long walk to the caslte...

My head throbbed as I pulled on my warm fleece before walking out into the crisp Scottish air. Over a half-dozen people from different countries congregated around a weather beaten bench as snippets of stories of the night before drifted around our small crowd. Struggling to gain our morning composure we began our tract to the Buchanan Bus Station to catch the 10:00am bus to Edinburgh, Scotland. Only minutes into the bus ride I fell fast asleep leaning up against a chilled window, with heat from my head steaming the glass. My Ipod lulled me into the eminent trance with tunes [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
September 28th 2006

Flat life... Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Glasgow

Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting...
they were fast as lightning...

I'm now comfortably settled into my flat!! I have a guy from China, 2 guys from Scotland, a girl from Spain, a girl from Botswana, and a girl from The Phillipines. We all seem to click pretty well together, so life should be good. The Spanish girl Christina, and the Chinese guy Jet are very good cooks... we have all made a few things to share with eachother. I made Gold Star chilli dip... which everyone LOVED of course. Christina made some Sangria, which was OUTSTANDING.. and with the help of some other Spanish girls, Potato Omellettes, which were equal in [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
September 22nd 2006

Canterbury Tales... Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Glasgow

The Cathedral

Whisps of musky air spin candlelight across ancient walls, as dimly lit corners play host to pilgrims in reflection and prayer. I lit my own candle, placing it into a wrought iron stand thats been warmed by countless candles from centuries gone. Paintings surrounding me tell tales of history and miracles. A simple prayer of safety for my friends and family seemed to be multiplied in its deliverence while kneeling in such a place. The hallowed ground of The Crypt in Canterbury Cathedral is reveared as one of the most Holy places on earth. People from all religions, races, and social [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
September 6th 2006

The journey is half the fun.... Europe » United Kingdom » England » Kent

soo good
Tasty

A glass of champagne, one miller light, four glasses of wine, and a vodka tonic later I landed in London. It was hot, and I was wandering around with 679543068957 lbs (a small exageration) of luggage. This meant only one thing... I better find a pub, and quick. I don't remember the name of that pub, but its where I had my first time with a real guiness, and I was ready for it!! 9am here drinking a guiness ... I was still on Kentucky time, it was like an after hours drink. [By the way mom, when you read this [View Full Entry]

By loudmuzic
August 16th 2006

...still in the planning North America » United States » Kentucky

Yup
The start of... "The Pile"

OK... so it's getting down to the wire. I now have just 3 weeks left until I leave for Europe!!!! I will be flying out on Sept. 5th into London. Tina Geiman hooked me up with a buddy pass, so that is a major help with my finances. I started getting a lot of gear together that I will need to be taking with me. (I'm scared to see how big this pile gets) That pile is almost as large as the pile of over 1100 songs Scott helped me transfer from my old computer to my laptop. I need tons [View Full Entry]

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