Blogs from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe - page 13

Saturday November 18, 2006- Today was a busy day. Steve and I woke up again when Jason and Tracy came in to feed Sophie, but this time it was a weekend so everyone was still in their jammies. We spent some time talking about what we had done yesterday and then we had to get ready to leave. We were driving back to Elgin through Aberdeen to see a football game. Or for you Americans out there, a soccer game. (Our football is called American football everywhere else in the world). We had another couple of hours of nice driving, with more weird weather, more green hills, and more sheep. I love this country. When we got to Aberdeen we went straight to Steve's sister Paula's house. She was out, but her daughter was in. We ... read more

Well all i'll have to make it short and sweet because I haven't even started packing yet!! So here is my first blog entry and is basically where you'll find me for the next year, I will try to phone (yes mum and Gill i'll phone as often as possible!!!!!)but this is basically how I will be keeping in touch with you all for the next year!!!!how scary is that!? and how much is my dad's phone bill going to be reduced when i'm away??? So the itinerary for the next month is Aberdeen-Heathrow-Bangkok for 3 days then -Koh Samui-Koh Phagnan for the infamous full moon party!!!(can't wait for that one!!) then up to Koh Tao to do our scuba diving then spend 3 weeks being beach bums hopping down the island til we get to ... read more

Hello everyone! Well, it's been some time now since we have written in here, so I thought after this weekend we might have a bit more to say. Well things are finally "up and running". I (Leigh) have fully registered for my classes and have started them, and the wonderful overload of readings. Justin is in the middle of his induction and begins his classes soon as well. Justin has also pretty well finalized his plans for his MRes thesis...so if you are wondering his choice of topic and experiment plans you can ask him about that. I won't attempt to explain it here....because I probably don't know all of the plans and ideas, but it seems quite interesting and beneficial research! We are fitting in quite well here, making some friends, colleagues and feeling more ... read more

Its creeping up now.... slowly but very surely. 4 days till i leave Aberdeen, 9 till i fly. Have unravelled many rainbow ribbons of emotions this past month. Have finished working, and said most of my goodbyes. This last week entails spending time treasuring my friends and family, drinking up the last few hours together, aware that i wont be able to cuddle, kiss, laugh and embrace the people that are the soild foundations to my world. It feels important, in those last few seconds of seeing somone, to say something that comes from the heart, and to lock these special words lin my memories for the next year. Saying goodbye to so many people has made me realise how lucky i am to have so many beautiful angels to bless my life. The only place ... read more

Hey guys! I'm not sure what you know about Aberdeen, but here are some facts for your amusement! Aberdeen - The "Granite City" (Scotland's third largest city)- is one of the most distinctive cities in the UK being built predominantly from granite, which sparkles in the sunshine and even after rain. Aberdeen-City and Shire - is also known as The Energy Capital of Europe. Thanks to the North Sea oil and gas industry and the many cultures and nationalities which have made their home here, Scotland's third largest city is a cosmopolitan, well connected and thriving regional centre. You'll find the best of everythings in this city, from the latest designer fashions to traditional Scottish crafts. Indulge in good food, great entertainment, a vibrant bar and club scene and festivals and events to suit all tastes. ... read more