Glasgow, Scotland (Kelly)
Well, I'm here and alive. My plane ride was interesting, however. I sat next to a lesbian couple and I'm assuming they were around my age. They were friendly and a bit weird at the same time. They definitely posed as the "man" and the "lipstick lesbian"..... but whatever. Phillip and Maureen greeted me as I got off the plane, and after I got through immigration. I was greeted with a cup of coffee and two giant hugs. I got to sit in the front seat of the car, which is definitely not unusual, but do keep in mind that I was sitting on the "wrong side" to not be driving. I felt like I needed to grab the steering wheel, which wasn't there!
I got a nice tour, saw Phillip's old house and high school. We finally arrived at the Tilston's house, Anna-Mary and Ian.... lovely couple! Their house is an old-turn-of-the-century, Victorian home. It has "icing" on the ceilings- It's absolutely beautiful. Anna-Mary cooked some croissants (pronounced crow-sonn) with jam and a classic cup-of-tea. I chatted with Alan, the long tortured younger brother of two older sisters (Jennifer and Natasha, I haven’t met Natasha yet).
I learned what a hot-water-bottle was: thought I knew..... not even close. I wanted to take a nap, considering I slept maybe two hours on the plane, so Anna-Mary made me a hot water bottle to help me go to sleep. This blue-pouch-thing (looks like a rectangular whoopi cushion) is filled with hot water and plugged. You put it under your sheets to keep your feet warm. It worked wonders, considering the bed I slept in was next to window and a bit drafty. After I woke up I took a nice shower, which felt great. Then I went downstairs to join the rest of the world. I met Jennfier, who is the eldest daughter of the Tilstons, Chas (Phill's older brother), Ian Tilston and Phillip.
I got my first taste of a Celtic Scottish Football game, however in all the excitement I fell asleep. Anna-Mary fixed us all snacks..... must've been Scottish, Toasted Cheese and Tomato. Interesting but satisfying. Gotta go... Dinner is in 10 minutes!
Posted by Admin at December 29, 2001 04:43 PM