That being said, I'd like to take this post to talk not about crazy adventures or trips, but rather one of my new-found hobbies in Scotland. Since I'm here as a tourist and everyone back home made me promise to take lots of pictures, I've been carrying my camera with me everywhere. Because I always have it, I've taken it upon my self to take pictures of all of the amusing signs posted around Scotland. This post is the first in a many part series showcasing some of my favorites (in no particular order).
1. "Washing Up Liquid" - Taken at Sainesbury's, which is a British grocery store chain. This just highlights a cultural difference: it's "toilet rolls" and "washing up liquid" not "toilet paper" and "dish soap". Little linguistic differences like this can sometimes be a problem. Don't ask for the "restroom" or "bathroom" in the UK. It's the "toilet".
2. "Zebra Crossing" - taken 3 blocks from my flat. I was so confused that I had to google this one, as I didn't think zebras could live as far north as Aberdeen.
3. "Microwave Oven" - taken in Annie's flat. I really how rule number 1 is so polite. In the US, it'd say, "Do Not Look Into Microwave Oven."
4a. "Elderly People" - taken in Aberdeen on the way to the Garthdee campus.
4b. "Blind People" - taken in Edinburgh. Strikingly similar...
5. "Robotic Cleaning" - taken in the bus station in Edinburgh. Awesome. Totally awesome.
