Schools out! 

Naturally with free time my mind automatically goes into travel mode. Hence commencing a week abroad whilst abroad 😂

Destination: United Kingdom

Specifically: London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland

Taking a break from the continuous laboratory hours and lab reports, this Easter holiday was much needed!

Spending time in London was a treat to myself; because I’ve always wanted to come to this city from as far back as I can remember. The main attractor to this location being the rain (being raised in a desert, rain is a luxury and something highly valued). Now as an adult, having to commute to a from school and work, I realize rain is not that great to have around unless you’re already indoors and have no plans of wandering into the deluge outside your door. So, I was sad it didn’t rain while I was in London, but I was also happy that it didn’t rain, for my non-waterproof clothings’ sake 😅

I spent 4 and a half days in London and it was a great experience. I met family that I never new existed and spent time with more family that I did know existed. From the London Bridge to Buckingham Palace and everything in between, my days were jam packed and fun filled. London is amazing by day, but by dusk you best be behind locked doors. Words of advice for any future travelers out there.

Taking the train from London to Edinburgh was verdant and hilly with a dash of seaside. To be honest I was more interested in the scenery on the return trip than the one to Scotland, I don’t know why because I was seeing the same views both ways 🤷🏽‍♀️

BUT

Edinburgh was awesome! I never realized how much of a Harry Potter fan I was until I was literally standing in front of many of the inspirations of scenes and such from the books and films. The Elephant House Cafe, Thomas Riddell grave, Victoria St as Diagon Alley, George Heriots School as Hogwarts and many more!

Oh and did I mention I was at Platform 9 & 3/4 in King’s Cross??? #PotterHead

Tired but satisfied I headed back to Oslo to literally stepping off the plane and stepping into a 3 hour lab 😅 but hey, I love lab time.