Had a great roast dinner last night, nice work Soph, then headed down to the Park for a few more pints. Myself, Croughy and Soph all came home rather sloshed. Leave for London tonight on the 10pm bus. Not really looking forward to the 9 hour trip but it was the cheapest option.

Hey Sinny, here's that mention you asked for mate. Btw, how's the hangover???, hope your phone bill doesn't send ya broke...

Friday in Edinburgh. Cold and wet today, true Scottish weather. Might have a big night out on the town tonight before heading back to London tomorrow. Then it's off to Spain Monday..

Sticksy started working at a nearby pub the other night. Quiet and small place. Went down for a few pints to see how he was going. One drink turned into several, with myself and Jo on the drinking side of the bar and Sticks and Soph on the working side. Good night....

There's a 36 hole, par 3 golf course out the front door and right across the street from where I'm staying. Just had a quick 18 holes with Croughy and won by 3 shots. Not bad for my first round here, scoring 6 over par. Croughy demands a rematch tomorrow night......

It's relax time at the moment. Chilling out doing nothing during the day, sleeping in till I want and then merely walking round town or kicking back in front of the tele. Guess it's the calm before the storm 'cause Spain is going to be massive. Need to watch what I spend to.....

The people here that I've met so far have been great, the weather's been great, as has my ability to shed some of this beer gut with the constant exercise of walking... It's all great!

Still in Edinburgh, love it here. Maybe a few more days in Scotland I think. Jimeon was good last night, ran into the guy in the toilets just before the performance. "Jimeon, How are ya mate?!!!".. Meeting famous people in the dunnies is rather funny. Last time that happened it was Mick Molloy at a Bar Called Barry. Ended up at a few pubs afterwards again. The Three sisters is a pretty happening place. Home around 3?? I think? Passed out again on the couch whilst Sticksy in his typical "where the hell am I?" state of drunkeness fell alseep on the floor after giving himself a wedgie!

Walked to the top of the world today. Arthur's seat overlooks the city in all its beauty. Sticksy lead me the hard way up, a steep climb that had me struggling at one stage. Worth the effort... Took the easy option down, the one most people take.

The Edinburgh festival is on at the moment. The place is a buzz, masses of people walking the streets admist the theatre, comedy and street performance. The Military Tattoo one of the main events, with large amounts of seating constructed at the base of the castle. Have spent the last few days, sometimes in the sun, sometimes under the cloud taking it all in, walking the Royal Mile in the old town. Days have been made up of seeing whats around, finding my place and watching numerous performances. The melloncollie of Bagpipes fill the air, the beating of drums rumble along the stone streets, a clash of culture, performance and ideas strung together to produce something great. Have tickets to see Jimeon tonight with Sticksy, Suze and Elicia.

It was a big night last night, most of ther crew from Sticksy's place as well as other friends and whatever headed to a brewery for a night out of drinking and traditional Scotish dancing. Loads of fun with a great crew. My dancing skills weren't up to scratch to begin with but by the end of the night myself and Croughy we're cutting up the dance floor and had people watching us in awe!!

Ended up at some overly crowded Irish Pub (Is there anywhere in the world where these things don't exist?) for a few more afterwards then we walked home. Fell alseep on the couch.

The new U2 single has made it's way into the world. Great Chorus!

Electrical Storm
The sea is swells like a sore head
and the night it is aching
Two lovers lie with no sheets on their bed
and the day it is breaking

On rainy days we go swimming out
on rainy days, swimming in the sound
On rainy days we go swimming out

You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
if the sky can crack
there must be some way back
for love and only love

Car alarm won't let you back to sleep
you kept awake dreaming some else's dream
coffee is cold, but it will get you through
compromise, there's nothing new to you
let's see colours that have never been seen
let's go to places no one else has been

You're in my mind all of the time
I know that's not enough
if the sky can crack
there must be some way back
to love and only love

Electrical Storm
Baby don't cry

It's hot as hell, honey in this room
sure hope the weather will break soon
the air is heavy, heavy as a truck
hope the rain will wash away our bad luck

If the sky can crack, there must be some way back
for love and only love

Electrical Storm
Baby don't cry

Edinburgh....... An amazing city with an ancient medievial type feel. Staying with Sticksy and Croughy and it's good to see 'em again. Just went and checked out the castle, very beautiful.

Caught a band called the Doves last night! Was another of those moments where, for a short time, everything seemed so perfect. Great Gig! Love how music can do that!

Another few days in another great city..... Glasgow is made up of streets lined with shopping malls. George Square is one of the main centres in town. A Piazza type thing containing statues and momuments that reminds me of Italy a little. Surrounded by old architecture it's rather nice.. Just did a bus tour around town for £7.

One of the best things I find about traveling is the people you meet and the friends you make. It's easy to do. Is it because we're all on a common experience, away from home. The hard part though is that sooner or later everyone moves on, goin their own way. It just happens. Some people you'll keep in touch with, others you won't. I guess that's the hard part, knowing that alot of freindships here last only a moment.

Yesterday... Woke up in London in a 5 bed dorm all to myself. Good sleep. Walked around town for a while. The Strand, Trafalgar Sqaure, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Graden and the big fucking blister on the base of my right foot got worse. There are always street entertainers and such in Covent Graden. There was one guy who was rather good, his main act simply riding his tall unicycle. Sat down in front of the Punch 'n' Judy's pub and watched him entertain the masses. Had a Crownie whilst reading TNT at the Walkabout Inn after that. Very relaxing.

Got my bags, walked to Kings Cross, tubed it to Liverpool St and expressed it to Stansted Airport..... Ryan Air flight FR415 to Glasgow, Scotland. The scenery as I flew in was breathtaking. Forty Five minute train to Central Station, walked to the Hostel and checked in. I arrived to meet a couple of Belguim Lads in my room. Went and Got KFC then walked round town for ages looking for a decent place for a beer. Firstly some little bar club in town then as everything closed at midnight we made it to the Walkabout. Only place that was open. Bought 'em some Aussie beer but they weren't to impressed.. Fell asleep in Glasgow.

So here I am, in a country where all the guys sound like Groundskeeper Willie and the chicks like Shirley Manson. Ya gotta love that!!!

Late Tuesday morning in London. It's time to get out of here for a little while. London sucks your wallet dry. I've spent the last 5 nights at the Generator Hostel which has been a lot of fun, met some great people and had some big nights. A little 5 bed dorm on the second floor that overlooked the main entrance to the hostel. It was a bit noisy at night but that didn't matter. You became a part of the noise anyway. The bar downstairs was great, the £3 sweet and sour chicken from the hostel kitchen last night almost as good.. Having the whole 5 bed dorm to myself last night ensured an early night and a good rest which was much needed after the others left yesterday. Now i've booked with Ryan Air to fly out to Glasgow, Scotland tonight. Will find another hostel there and stay for a few nights, then onto Edinburgh to stay with Sticksy over the weekend. I'm now kinda filling in time before Spain on Sept 2 which is something I'm looking forward to immensly. But Scotland is a place I've never seen so I'm sure it'll be worthwhile. I soooooo hope my money lasts another 4 weeks.............

You meet lots of people when travelling. It comes easy. Perhaps because everyone is like yourself, away from home and their own little comfort zones. You can't go into a bar or whatever at home and start talking to someone and/or end up hanging out with 'em like you can here. Conversation comes easy...