So I took the train up to Inverness today. The UK is having a heatwave, so a train with no AC was NOT a good place to be for 4 hours. Ick. Anyway, I couldn't get in touch with Dave's sister Anne, so I booked into a hostel for tonight. Though, right after I paid for the hostel, I got through. Go figure. She picks me up at the train station tomorrow AM.

In other news, I went to the beautiful Ness Islands today. It's a park located on a few small islands connected with little bridges. It's a very serene and mysterious type of place. Very "Lord of the Rings" and I expected to a sexy elf jumping around. There are tall trees and green grassy undergrowth.

I got down to the southernmost section of the last island and there was a guy sitting there in a rascal (one of those mechanical wheelchair type things). He had gotten caught on one of the stones. So he asked if I could help him out. It took us 5 minutes between his driving and my pushing before we got his wheelie back on the track. I felt bad for him because I didn't know how long he had been sitting there. At least he had a nice view. :) Anyway, he kept cursing himself for being a stupid old man. I guess he just wanted to appreciate the scenery like I did and I told him he wasn't be stupid. He was a sweetie. I seem to meet nicer old people a lot.. Whatever!!!! They're still fun to talk to!! Maybe it's the Scottish accent that makes it more tolerable. ;)

I'm off now to a pub. Laters.