Because neither Brandon nor I have cars, most of my journey to visit him relied on public transport. This has been interesting for me, because I have never had to DEPEND on a bus or train for anything.
I left the University of Stirling on the bus headed to the train station and was on my way. I left on Friday morning, and so the University was hustling and bustling with lots of things going on.
When I got to the train station, I got in line for my ticket not knowing when the next train was. I got there at 10:32 and the next train to Edinburgh was leaving at 10:36!!! GAHH, and OF COURSE I was in line behind a lady who was 100 years old and wanted her change in coins that were 2005 or newer, because she just doesn't trust that the old money is good. So I got my ticket FINALLY and had to run over the bridge to get to my train, BUT I MADE IT!!!!! So I made the hour journey to Edinburgh!!
I got off at my stop at Haymarket, walked out of the front of the train station and saw this little beauty....
I can't even tell you how ECSTATIC I was to see Starbucks. We don't have one in Stirling, and I'll be honest, our coffee SUCKS! I've pretty much given up on all but 1 place for a cup of joe.
So I RAN in, and had the quickest service of my life. Got a Grande Peppermint White Mocha, which is pretty much HEAVEN in a CUP!!!
So after I got my little cup of heaven, I decided I should be on the look out for the bus. I went over to the bus stop, and the bus pulled up that I needed to. I was about to board and the bus driver says the six worst words I've ever heard in my life. "You can't take that on here". I was literally only 5 or 6 sips in and it was either drink it or wait an HOUR for the next bus!! GAH. So I had to leave it on the side of the street. That should be a crime!!!!!
So I got to the airport, a little annoyed with Mr. bus driver. But I got to Edinburgh Airport and got through security in a breeze. I made it to my gate, where I saw some things that made me laugh, that I feel like I need to share.
So I boarded my direct flight to Milan, and directly behind me was a little Italian family. They had a daughter who was probably 4 or so, and she was learning English. This is funny because before I left, Brandon wanted to make sure that I knew a few words in Italian, so that if I needed help I would not be entirely screwed in asking for help. So this little girl was going over some of the words that I had learned in Italian and then saying them in English! lol. So I had a mini-review session with a 4 year old and she didn't even know it!!! hahaha.
We landed in Milan and I guess something that is common is to land and not have a Jetway for passengers to walk out of, so they have to take buses to the terminal. This was rather ridiculous in this circumstance.
So needless to say I was ready to get to Torino!! but I did sleep on the bus for an hour. I was probably that one person snoring and everyone else is laughing about it. But I did NOT care!! lol. I was so tired, nothing mattered!
I was getting off at the last stop of the bus in Torino, and Brandon was meeting me at the stop. There was a bus/metro strike that day, which resulted in us having to make 3 mile walk back to Brandon's apartment.
But needless to say I was stoked to see Brandon!!!!
Well I don't want to try and cram a whole weekend into one post, so I'll leave you here. Until next time,
Molly
When I got to the train station, I got in line for my ticket not knowing when the next train was. I got there at 10:32 and the next train to Edinburgh was leaving at 10:36!!! GAHH, and OF COURSE I was in line behind a lady who was 100 years old and wanted her change in coins that were 2005 or newer, because she just doesn't trust that the old money is good. So I got my ticket FINALLY and had to run over the bridge to get to my train, BUT I MADE IT!!!!! So I made the hour journey to Edinburgh!!
I got off at my stop at Haymarket, walked out of the front of the train station and saw this little beauty....
So I RAN in, and had the quickest service of my life. Got a Grande Peppermint White Mocha, which is pretty much HEAVEN in a CUP!!!
So after I got my little cup of heaven, I decided I should be on the look out for the bus. I went over to the bus stop, and the bus pulled up that I needed to. I was about to board and the bus driver says the six worst words I've ever heard in my life. "You can't take that on here". I was literally only 5 or 6 sips in and it was either drink it or wait an HOUR for the next bus!! GAH. So I had to leave it on the side of the street. That should be a crime!!!!!
So I got to the airport, a little annoyed with Mr. bus driver. But I got to Edinburgh Airport and got through security in a breeze. I made it to my gate, where I saw some things that made me laugh, that I feel like I need to share.
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| Ice cream vending machine....lol |
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| That's right, pregame for the plane, good idea folks...hahah |
We landed in Milan and I guess something that is common is to land and not have a Jetway for passengers to walk out of, so they have to take buses to the terminal. This was rather ridiculous in this circumstance.
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| The plane in the background is what we got off of. And we had to wait 15 mins to get everyone off the plane and in to buses to travel a 30 second amount of time. |
From here I had to go through customs and immigration, which was okay. They stamped my passport!!! and I didn't even have to ask, which was exciting! My passport is going to be JAM PACKED full when I get home!!
I only had 30 mins from the time I got off the airplane to make the shuttle we booked that goes directly to Torino, I had to jam to get there on time. I left the baggage claim area, following the signs to the bus depot, and made it with 5 minutes to spare!! I got on the bus and then realized how exhausted I was, and I hadn't eaten besides the 5 sips of Starbucks!!!!
I only had 30 mins from the time I got off the airplane to make the shuttle we booked that goes directly to Torino, I had to jam to get there on time. I left the baggage claim area, following the signs to the bus depot, and made it with 5 minutes to spare!! I got on the bus and then realized how exhausted I was, and I hadn't eaten besides the 5 sips of Starbucks!!!!
I was getting off at the last stop of the bus in Torino, and Brandon was meeting me at the stop. There was a bus/metro strike that day, which resulted in us having to make 3 mile walk back to Brandon's apartment.
But needless to say I was stoked to see Brandon!!!!
Well I don't want to try and cram a whole weekend into one post, so I'll leave you here. Until next time,
Molly
Yay! I was stoked to have you! I can't wait for you to be here in 8 more days again! The journey will hopefully be as smooth getting here!
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