Taking a step away from the main focus of my journeys, which has been what I'm doing on a day to day basis, and what I think of it, I have a question: Why in the world doesn't the US have a train system?!
Really. Trains play a huge part in commuting for a lot of countries, including the one I'm in now. I understand that America is larger than most of these, but it's terribly efficient, and I bet it's cutting down in the use of fuel, too.
Someone in our government, please look into this.
I'm in Inverness! Rather than tell all my stories in our entry, however, I'd rather give a few warnings to those who travel abroad.
1. Don't always listen to your bus driver.. especially if you notice that he can't drive well. He's probably new.
2. DON'T rely on the internet for Hostels. Instead, ask the travel info center for ideas, and look for a close, inexpensive, and safe hostel. (Turns out ours is about a thirty minute walk, when the internet said ten.)
3. Make plans! Don't think you can just arrive and decide what to do once you get there. Arrange beforehand for everything you want to do.
4. Bring snacks, everywhere you go. It'll save money, and time.
5. And a few things to think about in Scotland: Don't mimic their accent, you'll get stares. Never say "fannypack".. it's bum bag. Prepare for wind and rain, but also have lighter clothes; the weather is often crazy. Don't try to dress cute. For one, their don't have the same fashion sense as we Americans, and two, you'll regret it after walking four miles a day.
Cheers..?
