Ceilidh and Taste of Scotland!

To keep this as chronological as possible I will begin with yesterday. It was a full day of lectures from different services around the campus as well as from both student Unions and the international society. I am now the proud new member of the international society (mostly because they go on a different trip every weekend). The two different unions are the Glasgow University Union (GUU) and the Queen Margaret Union (QMU). The GUU was originally a men's club which did not allow women and still remains more of a frat house than a union, while the QMU was started by a bunch of woman activists but is now both for men and women. I will be joining the GUU for their sports and social scene.

The day would have been really quite boring if it had not been for my first ever Ceiledh! This is the Scottish version of a ho-down, full of singing and dancing, a fiddle, an accordion and plenty of booze. Met a good crew and had a blast there.

Today started the same as yesterday with plenty of lectures to fill the morning, however, just prior to lunch we had a great talk with "Ped" from Haggis Adventures who talked about all the ways we can see Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales for cheap and with a guide of sorts. I will be utilizing their service beginning of October to see the highlands and the Isle of Sky.

The afternoon was spent wandering the true downtown of Glasgow which is filled with great pubs, plenty of shops, buskers and more. It was a fantastic afternoon in which I felt that I was able to truly enjoy the city! I also took in a walking tour of campus, followed by "A Taste Of Scotland" put on by the QMU. I was able to try Haggis, Scot's Balls, Smoked Salmon, raisin scones, cheese scones, and potato scones. In the words of the QMU president "This event has no alcohol, just whiskey from the bar downstairs." It's official, I actually enjoy Haggis!

Tomorrow is the Calzean Castle and the Town of Ayr.