Destination: United Kingdom

Drinks from the teacher

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [709]

A little afterword. As mentioned, I returned to Edinburgh today.  you may recall that last Sunday I went on a Pub Crawl, and had a great time, (which I Felt the next day). I also mentioned that on the  Pub Crawl, you are given a bracelet that ... Read more >

Tags: drinking, scotland

Hairy Crews

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [830] | Comments [4]

Here is way a "Hairy Crew" looks like:

I hate goodbyes

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [717] | Comments [2]

Well today was the final day of the three day road trip to Skye, Loch Ness, and other parts of the Scottish Highlands. It wasn't the best trip. The weather was horrible-just cold bitting rain, wind, and in the spots there was either too much time or ... Read more >

Photos: Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By faha | Photo Gallery

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Hostel #3-2 dinners same resturants

Fri, 22 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [665]

Stayed at another hostel  last night-but this almost doesn't count because although I had a room for 4, I Was the only one in it. So I am leaving all my stuff right in the open! Oh, and had two dinners at the same resturant-how did this happen? ... Read more >

Tags: hostel, scotland, skye

Castle and Isle of Skye

Fri, 22 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [738] | Comments [2]

Yesterday was a blah-day. We stopped at beautiful castle, where we we're able to go inside-but there wasn't enough time there.  And the weather here is just wonderful!!! Rainy, windy and cold-all at once!  The isle of Skye is really beautiful, ... Read more >

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Fri, 22 May 2015 | By faha | Views [319] | Scholarship Entry

The enthusiasm was infectious. From the children that ran on the shore, to the chorus of barks and tiny paws, and to the giggling couples holding hands by the water. On my left sat a cheery old man leaning back and enjoying his donuts. Some energetic ... Read more >

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Hostel #2

Thu, 21 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [1449] | Comments [2]

Well-for this part of the trip, which is the 3 day tour, I took the cheap route again and am staying in a hostel. It is a very different experience this time, though. I only have 3 roomates.  I should start off by saying the hostel looks like a ... Read more >

Tags: hostile, scotland

Loch Ness

Thu, 21 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [642]

Yesterday,  I checked out of the Britannia and started my 3 day tour of Loch Ness and Skye-I don't know what skye is of course.  The guide is a very nice, enthusiastic man.  Of all the countries and tour guides  I have heard in ... Read more >

Tags: cows, loch ness, scotland

Photos: profile pictures

Thu, 21 May 2015 | By cwrite | Photo Gallery

Photos: Amy

Thu, 21 May 2015 | By travellingwithamy | Photo Gallery

shopping for Shoes-later on

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [430] | Comments [1]

Also, after the Edinburgh Museum and before the Art-I went shopping, out of the way to a discount shopping center I Read about to buy new shoes (Which I found out I could have gotten a lot less in town).  I also walked up a giant hill called Calton ... Read more >

Greyfrier Bobby

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [575] | Comments [3]

Oh yes-Bobby. I learned about him in the Edinburgh Museum, and also I went to the graveyard later called Greyfriers, where many famous have been buried. Perhaps no more famous then John Gray-who was a poiiceman. Bobby was his dog, and supposidly aftter ... Read more >

Museum Day

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [371]

Yesterday was a busy day. First I Went to three different museums. - The Museum of Childhood, which was started by a man who really didn't seem to like kids, except in small doses (like myself). But for whatever reasons, he collected toys and had ... Read more >

Corrieshalloch Gorge

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By evelin_armella | Views [220] | Scholarship Entry

Meadows and mountains all covered in a pure white snow mixed with a dark grey sky, that was the view through the window of the car. I was so amazed I felt like in those movies where the scenario is always around dark days, Of course they were the famous ... Read more >

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