It was not easy, but we made it to Scotland. Thanks to some poor flight planning on my part we has a six hour layover in the Frankfurt airport. We left DC at 5:30 Friday evening and were early to Frankfurt. Our flight did not leave until 12:00 noon which is 6:00 in the morning DC time. As of this writing I have been up for over 36 hours. Jane's husband Chris picked us up at the airport with two cars. His sister yvonne picked up all of our luggage and Chris drove us back in a friend's car. Chris was unbelieveably nice as he had food waiting for us in the fridge since he knew that we would be tired. He gave us a once over on the house and will show us some of the more important parts tomorrow. We also had the pleasure of meeting Liam, Jane and Chris' son who will be starting university in Edinburgh this fall. The house is UNBELIEVEABLE. It is a charming two flat with beautiful rooms and furnishings. This is Beth and Monique in the kitchen. One of the Bonnar's friends already stopped by and welcomed us to the neighborhood. Even though we were tired we were a little hyped up, so we went for a long walk around town. We are looking forward to walking everywhere and seeing how we fare without a car which is so un-american. This is Beth and Monique in front of our place. We also walked by the school and got to go in, but I will save pictures for the first day of school. We are looking forward to a full day tomorrow, after A LOT of SLEEP. 
Cheers
Cheers
6 comments:
Greetings!
So glad to hear you arrived safely in Scotland. Now may your family get the needed rest. Best wishes on your exciting year of cultural learning and exchange.
Did Twinkie get jet lag?
Warmly,
Margo
Did you really leave for Scotland and not tell me? I was going to e-mail you next week to see if I could visit you at Sandburg.
Anyway, very glad you received this opportunity; You are very deserving of it. I hope you keep this blog updated so that I can stay in touch bit.
Take it easy.
Erick Bennett
P.S. It was Grace that told me ... blame her :)
Wow, Brigham, poetry? I definitely wouldn't have guessed that Europe would compel you to pursue poetry. But it sounds like you're going to have an amazing time in Scotland, the pictures of your flat are awesome. Take care, and best of luck with the kilt thing.
Riva
Hi Jeff, Beth and Monique,
Glad to see you made it to Scotland safely. Enjoy all your adventures. Nice place; you probably won't want to leave.
Jim
Hey all! Love the page and all the pics. Looks amazing! Hope you guys are having fun. I'll keep checking up on this page!
:-) Kelly
Jeff,
I love you man! hope your having a blast!
Brian
P.S.
When you get a chance forward me some of those berlin pics
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