I am walked out. Before coming to Edinburgh, I knew that I'd have to walk to a lot more places, and that the city was much more spread-out. However, there is a difference between knowing such a fact beforehand and actually having to experience it. Walking is all I seem to do here (gross exaggeration).
Last night, I missed the bus to Family Home Evening for the Young Single Adults, and I didn’t want to stick around waiting for the next one, so I walked. The terrain is completely flat, so it's not hard, it just takes a while, and when my shoes are not very comfortable, it makes me less inclined to want to make the journey.
Coming back after the activity, I managed to catch the bus. It was a mere ten-minute ride. It’s amazing how much more quickly one can get around with a car - and the difference conversation makes, because I met a fresher who goes to Church and lives only a few blocks from where I do (yay a bus buddy!).
And not to say that I didn’t try to catch a ride home with someone; as far as I know, none of the Young Single Adults who attended tonight have cars. Some will soon have cars, but that is not helpful at this point in my life right now.
So, the take-home point is that the journey to Church is very long. Enjoyable, just lengthy.
Would it be possible for you to rent a bike? I know bikes can make all the difference, and as you aren't accustomed to walking everywhere, they might prove to be a Liz-lifesaver!
ReplyDeleteYou're spoiled. Most of Europe doesn't have cars. I think when I was going to Grad School in France, none of my classmates had a car. When I was doing my internship in Germany, there was an entire family in my ward that had never had a car. I was lucky, in that I hadn't had a car while at college, & when at home had to share the car with everyone else, so when I went to Europe I was already used to using buses & trams to get around.
ReplyDeletebtw, I'm jealous that you found the church in Edinburgh. When I was there, I got lost looking for it, which made me sad.
Bikes are wonderful, but make sure the buses have bike racks. That way, you will have almost as much transportation flexibility as you're used to with a car, without having to worry about paying for parking (or learning to drive on the left!)
wait, so where you come from (is it america?) do you like, get cars for your 18th birthday or something? if so, u must be rich!! unless cars are cheaper in america than scotland.
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