Alphabetical Cities week 9: I for Inverness

Inverness, Scotland – Day trip to Inverness on a sunny afternoon (taken on August 29, 2015)

Feb 14, 2017 – Spring is coming

Glasgow, Scotland, taken on February 13, 2017

It is not the first time I am posting a photo of this tree outside my office, and I gotta say it’s my favourite tree on campus. For the past two years, I noticed flowers beginning to bloom in February or March but this year, they were already blooming by late January. It gives me joy seeing this tree as I walk by and enter my office building, especially since the usual Glasgow rainy season has been relatively rain-free thus far. Spring is coming, or has it already arrived? 😉

Dec 18, 2016 – [Sunday] WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Anticipation

St. Andrews, Scotland, taken on November 26, 2016

Anticipation is a form of motivation that drives me to go forward and gives me hope for a better tomorrow. There is always something that I am anticipating, making me feel that I am alive and that my heart is beating. Last month, I saw the most beautiful clouds after a sunset in St. Andrews with a dear friend. Though I am not sure when I will see him again, I am sure that I will, and I am already looking forward to the next visit. And that is the anticipation that keeps me optimistic until the reunion 🙂

Dec 06, 2016 – [Tuesday] Black & White: High point

Isle of Mull, Scotland, taken on June 13, 2015

The Isle of Mull has some of the most amazing landscapes in Scotland. I rented an electric bike and cycled the top portion of the island, a journey that took 8 hours but was very, very worth the time and effort. At one point I felt like I was climbing a hill for more than an eternity without a summit to be seen and I was running out of breath while all of a sudden, I was there – at the top. Of course I had to take time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A luxurious breath of fresh air later, I was ready and on the bike again – time to freewheel down the hill and reap the reward of the climb! (See the original photo in colour.)

Nov 30, 2016 – [Wednesday] Travel Favs: Sunset at St. Andrews

St. Andrews, Scotland, taken on November 26, 2016

Catching the sunset at the beach (West Sands, I believe?), I gasped in awe at the wonderful sight in front of me. I brought back many precious memories from my weekend in St. Andrews, though I lament that I couldn’t stay. At least…the feelings that I experienced those two short days will remain in my heart.