Out of the frying pan into the fire

Fact: The title of this blerg is meaningless, and I couldn't think of anything better. So, go read the Hobbit because that is the location of my inspiration.
Other, more pertinent fact: Time here seems to move faster than I am used to it moving.

 This might have something to do with the fact that there is simply much more for me to do here than in Mount Pleasant. Sorry Mount Pleasant, but you're a small town. Walking 40 minutes in any direction would have me in the middle of a field somewhere - an incredibly flat field that is likely to be filled with corn or soy. In Glasgow, I walk 40 minutes from my flat and I'm in the middle of a city. Continue walking 40 more minutes? Still in the city. Even without anything planned for the day, I'm able to just spend time walking around, watching people. As they say, "People Make Glasgow", so watching them is really experiencing the city.

Since my last post, I went to visit both Loch Long and Loch Lomond on one of the many sunny days that have happened since I've been here. Now, I must preface my awe at the beauty of this place by saying that I love Michigan. The Mitten State is beautiful and my love for the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Lake Michigan, Traverse City, the mighty Chippewa River, etc. holds a special place in my heart. Scotland, though - at least the little bit of it that I have seen so far - is amazing. Just describing it is difficult for me, since I've never seen anything like it. 

Now, a smattering/sampling of the photos I took on my jaunt out with two of the Clark boys. Again, Stephen and his phenomenal Fiat Fi(ona?) have made it so simple for me to enjoy this place. I'll let the photos mostly speak for themselves, because in this case, I would agree a picture is worth a thousand words.

Loch Long

 Look, the Clark brothers!

 Loch Lomond

 Proof that I was there. Double thumbs up = classic Katie pose

 There was a boat just sitting there. Naturally, we climbed aboard and pretended to drive it.

 I felt this was the natural thing to do when wearing such an iconic brand of shoe.

 They were looking for the perfect skipping stones.

Luss 

My camera does panoramic shots! 

 Yay! Stephen bought the poor American ice cream!

So those are just some of the photos that I took, and I can't honestly tell if any of them do the places justice.

Also, my brother Nate is in town,  visiting for a month and sleeping on the couch. Oh! And school finally starts... next week. All we have this week is an induction. So, plenty of time to further wander around and learn the streets of Glasgow. Let's hope the rain stays away some more!