Edinburgh Castle a beautiful monument to class, wealth, and power gained its origins in 600 BC when the Celtic tribe called the Votadini built Ediyn’s Hill Fort on Castle Rock. Castle Rock is a volcanic plug that was formed approximately 340 million years ago and is … Read more
A Beauty Frozen in Time
Beauty and perfection, these are the words used to describe what is now called the Bust of Queen Nefertiti. The name Nefertiti is translated as “A Beautiful Woman has Come’’ ( Tyldesley 2016). If the name sounds familiar it is probably due to the fact that her name is a staple within the history of … Read more
Trains Trains and more Trains!!!!
There is no denying that the best way to travel in Europe is by train. The views are spectacular, different, serene, and old. Every train I have been on gave me good, bad, and educational experiences. I learned that a visitor should bring an electronic device that doesn’t require WiFi (i.e. Kindle, Nook, pre-downloaded games … Read more
Little Bohemia
Before Prague was a bustling city, it was once used as a trading route linking Southern and Northern Europe. This area by the Vltava River contains relics dating back to the Paleolithic period of geologic history. It wasn’t until the 4th-6th centuries AD that we see the rise of the Slavs followed by … Read more
Ode to Jetlag
Jetlag oh jetlag how I missed the way you deprived me of sleep and comfort. I was pleased waking up at 3 in the morning just to see the last two minutes of Pitch Perfect 2 in the movie room. Not only the previous, but I am raptured by how you allowed me to wake … Read more
Delay to Scotland Horray!!!! Pt.2
So we waited and waited for our plane to arrive at the airport to pick us up. The first time it was delayed we had to go to gate 55E; then we were told to leave the gate because it might arrive at another gate. The funny thing about the previous is that we had … Read more