Howdy, readers! Thank you so much for following along with us on this study abroad experience! I hope the read has been as fun as the trip itself has been! Unfortunately, today was our last full day in Scottish paradise before we board 3 flights tomorrow, so we had to fit in as much shopping, touring, and show watching as we could into 24 hours.
Ben’s group went to an opera show performed by Elizabeth Llewellyn and Simon Lepper on piano. While it was not exactly a performance that piqued all of our interests, it was still very beautiful and unique as she sang in English, French, German, Czech, and Italian. After the show, we went to The Southern for lunch, and enjoyed some mac n’ cheese, soup, and hot chocolate before going back to the hotel to embark on the difficult journey of packing.
Lexi’s group began at Islander Purse Shop and took a “build your own purse” class! We got to choose between different fabrics and colors to build something that we can remember the trip by. Afterwards, we attended our reservation at The Witchery, a high-end restaurant that served lots of delicious plates, including the lobster, which I personally struggled with cracking open. Then we went to the Royal Mile one more time to pick up some last minute souvenirs.
Around 4pm, Lexi’s group met up with Ally and Legend for an acapella show at The Space Triplex, which showcased modern songs performed by the “Oxford Alternotives.” Then we went to Princes Street to do more shopping before heading back to the dorm to get ready for dinner.
While all of this was happening, Dr. Sullins and Ashley hiked up to Arthur’s Seat, but on their way back down the mountain, Dr. Sullins twisted her ankle! Uber was not being very helpful, but luckily Ashley was there to help her back to the dorms and make sure everything was alright. Dr. Sullins is doing well and the injury was very minor, so thankfully, no hospitals or ambulances were required.
We all regrouped at the dorms and headed off to dinner at Salisbury Arms, where most of us enjoyed a steak dinner, some sweet treats, and each other’s company. We wrote some thank you notes to the generous alumni from Edinburgh-Napier University and other donors for being so gracious & generous for their support they provided throughout our trip. We all went around recapping our favorite parts of the study abroad and reminisced on the moments we shared together.
As we pack up for a loooooong day of traveling tomorrow, we are reminded of how grateful we are to have been a part of this experience, make new friendships, and immerse ourselves in Scottish culture. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our trip, especially Dr. Sullins, who organized this entire experience for us and planned every detail so that we could fully enjoy the beauties that London & Scotland have to offer. THANK YOU DR. SULLINS!!!!
We leave you now with a final “Hip! Hip! Hooray!”
Thanks & Gig ‘Em,
Ben Stringfellow & Lexi Rivers
Enjoy some more random pics from throughout the week!
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