Edinburgh has been blessed almost a week now with days full of sunshine and warm(er) temperatures. It is only a teaser for spring though, as I cannot believe that we are done with winter quite yet! It is amazing how much the city comes alive with just a bit of sun though - windows open, people wearing shorts, picnics in the park, hikers on Arthur's Seat. I certainly have enjoyed it! It made for a pretty Valentine's Day last week. Someone had put up strung hearts all throughout The Meadows, which is a park I walk through on my way to classes. The hearts were along the fences, shrubs and around trees. A cute idea that I am sure brightened a lot of people's days! I also got a surprise package in the mail from my cousin Kaisla complete with Valentine's Day decorations so even my flat was decked out in hearts! Thanks Kaisla!
This week is what Edinburgh calls 'Innovative Leaning Week.' Instead of classes there are all sorts of seminars, workshops, films, etc. on a variety of interests. None of it is mandatory so I think, especially with this nice weather, a lot of students are using the week as a Spring Break of sorts. It is also a nice amount of time to get caught up on papers and work. I thought I would give myself a break this morning and so I got up and did an early morning hike up Arthur's Seat which looks out over the city of Edinburgh. It might have been the nicest day I have seen since I arrived here in September so I am glad I took advantage of the weather.
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