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August 05, 2003

Greyfiars

So today I was going to go climb up to Arthur's Seat, which overlooks Edinburgh, but the weather was crappy. I didn't want to get up there, and have gray photos, so I put it off to tomorrow.

So instead, I decided to roll by Greyfriar's Kirk. I read they have a decent graveyard (always a fav for me) so off I went. Another bonus, it's free. I bought my sandwich for lunch, and off I went. I nearly missed the place because the actual structure is under construction.

So I walk in and I was looking at the scafolding, wondering it it was open. An adorable little Scottish lady, Marjory, walks up to me and tells me to come inside. She shows me around and I chat with her and her friend Jane, for over an hour. They were great. She was telling me about her kids, one of who lives in New Zealand with his girlfriend (MOM, see Portland isn't THAT far) and how she loves visiting him because of how beautiful it is. The two of them (Jane and Marjory) were so adorable. Marjory was all jealous when I said I was going to India for 3 months. It seems India is a much more popular destination around here than in the States.

Then I wandered outside, sat, had lunch while sitting on the edge of someone's mausoleum, and relaxed. I photographed some interesting graves/monuments with crumbling skull sculptures with both my reg 35mm and my Holga crappy camera (thanks for insisting I take it Vince). I think they will come out great.

Already the people I have met have been amazing and welcoming. Let's hope it stays that way. :)

Posted by Claudia on August 5, 2003 12:01 PM
Category: People I've Met

Comments

Glad to here you're having a blast PC! I'll be living vicariously through you for a while... :)

Posted by: eeyartee on August 5, 2003 12:52 PM

Glad you arrived safely. Nan to be signed into a facility soon. Vanessa called all excited because Lola offered her a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She couldn't wait to tell me. Great! Your time sounds interesting, enjoy. Vanessa is trying to get a flight to Thailand, but no luck. Send Steph's e-mail address for your trip stats when you two went,
I certainly miss you and New Zealand is verboten.
Love,
Mom

Posted by: Mom on August 5, 2003 01:45 PM

It's good to hear your trip is off to a great start. I can't wait to keep reading about your adventures. Stay safe!

Niki

Posted by: Niki on August 5, 2003 04:20 PM

Are you going to take one of the midnight graveyard tours at Greyfriar's? Just look out for the poltergeists...

Posted by: Ant on August 5, 2003 05:35 PM

Hi Claudia. It's me, Cheryl. Remember me from college? Erik sent me the link to your blog. I can't believe you guys know each other. What a small world. But now it makes sense... you're both world travelers. Anyway, I'll enjoy reading your blog. Have a blast!

Posted by: Cheryl on August 5, 2003 10:17 PM

Kudos to Claudia's mom for being on the blog! My mom doesn't even know how to turn on the computer...what am I going to do with her? :)

Posted by: Dewbie on August 6, 2003 02:43 AM

Hey Cheryl! Of course I remember you!!!! UH DUH! :) Thanks for checking out my site. I can't believe the number of comments that have been posted already!

THanks everyone and keep commenting!!!

Posted by: Claudia on August 6, 2003 10:46 AM

Mom,

NZ is most DEFINATELY not verboten. I think someone needs to just get on a plane and learn to VISIT. :)

Posted by: Claudia on August 6, 2003 11:07 AM

hi, i just thought you should know that lola offered me the assistant designer position....the girl in that position now is going back to school so i am in shipping/training for the position status..yesterday was cool except that joey told me we were going to celebrate and wound up going drinking with his friends instead and told me he forgot about me when he showed up at midnight at my house. how can you forget? he brought a $35 Lord of the Rings ice cream cake for me but...wait a second..his mom probably bought it.....cause he spent all his money on his friends in the bar. I told him to go home and he ruined my day. he is so dumb..but we knew this already

Posted by: Vanessa on August 6, 2003 01:11 PM

It's like the tale of Puss in Boots! One adventure after the other. Sounds like you are having fun...does Ewan look anything like that Macgreggor fellow? Hmmm...that would be nice. :) Keep on posting.

Posted by: Dione on August 7, 2003 10:21 AM

Vanessa,

Glad to hear about the job. Maybe now you can not stress so much about finding a job. Are you still looking for something else as well? Joey is a jerk. The cake sounds cool though.

Posted by: Vanessa on August 7, 2003 03:07 PM

I meant to write TO Vanessa. That last post was from me. DUH. Had a slight spasm. ;)

Posted by: Claudia on August 7, 2003 03:08 PM