Random snaps of Aberdeen (click for larger view)
The sculpture garden
Dunnater Castle outside Stonehaven. Built 1400-1600. In use until 1718. I had to hike down a million steps and then up half a million steps to get there.
Falls of Feugh
Inside the Cairngorms National Park. Braemer is home to the Scottish Highland Games.
Linn of Dee
Muir of Dennet Nature Reserve
It was raining on the gates to Balmoral Castle.
Bye bye
So here I am at My New Life, week one. You can see how I got here on my other blog:
http://baltimorepostexaminer.com/moving-minnesota/2014/12/02
The first day I was here the high was 14F. The next day the high was 6F. Now we are approaching 30F so things are looking up a little. At least the sun is out today. It snowed yesterday.
I rented an apartment in the middle of downtown. I have yet to move into it, though, because my stuff isn’t arriving until the weekend. I am holed up in a hotel room on the 16th floor with a great view. I am right on the skyway system so I don’t have to go outside to get lunch. It is starting to wear on me.
Tonight I will get into my car and drive to my parent’s house for dinner. Siri will guide me.
Things I have noticed so far. Weather is still a big topic of conversation. When people stand in line at restaurants and stores, they stand way back from the counter and the person in front of them. They aren’t crowding around the counter in a hurry. They are patient. Everybody smiles and says hello.
I can buy everything I need at Walgreens. Good to know.
There is a tequila bar across the street from my apartment building. Note to self – must investigate. Next door is a sports bar with 8 recommended beer flights on its menu. Ahh the choices….
Out my back door is a farmer’s market that apparently still works in winter. More on that once I verify.
I ate mole tacos on corn tortillas for lunch today. Now that is pretty radical. Maybe I am moving in the right direction after all.
For 10 weeks I didn’t have a balcony. It was being “renovated”. All my porch furniture and all my plants had to come inside. It was a little crowded.
Now I have my balcony back and it is beautiful. Fresh concrete and fresh paint. Looks like new. Unfortunately, my plants died.
But the view is still lovely!
