Scotland

This past weekend our group ventured to Edinburgh, Scotland. This is the first time I have seen a large body of water since leaving home, I made a huge deal about it. Dietrich was also amazed I had never seen a running cow, which I managed to get way too excited about. However, as a group of 28 we managed to conquer Scotland within 48 hours. It is a beautiful city with a lot of history. But my personal favorite part, besides providing entertainment at karaoke night, was our hike to King Arthur’s seat.

It wasn’t a group outing, for we were free to romp around Edinburgh as we wanted; yet most of us ended up going. Terrified of heights, I was a little anxious about going but I am never one to miss out, so I knew I had to make it to the top. The first plateau we arrived at was disappointing; while it was high it took us a mere 20 minutes on a boring path to get to. Not ones to be let down we soon found our way to a massive stone staircase, which seriously whipped my butt into shape, and were well on our way to thousands of feet above sea level. With a close call to an anxiety attack saved by Bennett; who walked beside me assuring me if anything bad were to happen it would happen to him first. This was somehow comforting and we finally made it to a breath taking view. Any words I use to describe the scenery would not do it justice. Bennett, SBP, Lawler and I were the first to make it to the top. Immediately carving our names into King Arthur’s seat as many have done before us. Conquering my fear of heights I only find it appropriate to write this:

Lawler also made sure Topgun 2k10 was sufficiently written on as well. The entirety of the group made it up soon. I became a professional photographer for all those that had the courage to sit or stand on King Arthur’s seat, which I could not personally do myself. We all stayed up there for as long as we could, before getting hungry. Thankfully, the hike back down was much easier than going up. However, before we left I had to take a picture on the top. While I am not sitting on King Arthur’s seat I am sitting on top of some sort of significant marker that I believe to be just as tall. Great Success!