Went to Scotland on Wednesday. Mark's mom, Betsy, is actually from there and so that's where her entire family is – or at least the majority of them. Her brother passed away on Friday the 4th of this month (the same day we arrived in England...yeah, it was just a horrible day all around) from cancer, which meant I'd be meeting all of Mark's family for the first time because of a funeral... It could have been worse for sure, but it's so difficult knowing what to say in that situation. I'm already awkward enough in both meeting new people and talking to people after loved ones have passed, so adding the two together was a little daunting. Plus, I was really excited about being in Scotland and meeting his family and didn't want anyone to notice. I felt guilty for enjoying it during such a sad time.
It ended up fine though, I think. The initial meetings have happened, I've
learned most all the names I need to know and got to spend some time
with his Uncle Adam and Aunt Sharon who are absolutely awesome. Not
to mention the accents I got to listen to! So fun! I could listen to
them talk all day.
We didn't get to see too much since we
were only there a few days, staying in the same area, but what we did
see outside of the town was beautiful! Rolling hills, stone walls
(dykes they're called) everywhere, highland cows...gorgeous!
We'll go back soon for a longer period of time, so I'll see and do more then.
We'll go back soon for a longer period of time, so I'll see and do more then.
Back in Cornwall for some more weeks while Mark works. It's nice to have some chill time after all the traveling.
In the meantime we're watching A LOT of
Game of Thrones, catching me up.
I'll tell you if anything exciting
happens.
So very glad that you are enjoying yourself my dear. So very glad indeed! Keep up the weblogs.
ReplyDeleteYou are both greatly missed.