That’s right, we’re home now…home in Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s been a very full week and two days since we arrived and there is so much to say, but since we just got internet at our flat today, it’s been difficult to write. After only two nights in a hostel, we were grateful to secure a flat in a very reasonable price range that’s not toooo far from the University. Christopher’s current record walking time (with a school bag and a sweater on) is 21 minutes, but I believe it took him 45 minutes to cool off afterwards so maybe 25 minutes will be a more…comfortable goal? It’s a lovely little flat with big windows that let in lots of light, and plenty of space for our needs. There’s even a little box room which will help with some additional space needs come February. We’ll post pictures soon.
In general though, we have found it very strange to be in Edinburgh. I guess it’s not so much strange to be here as it is strange that this is our new home, that is, that we’re staying. To look around at all these old stone buildings and monuments and to see all the people bustling around–to smell different smells and adjust to walking everywhere–it’s hard to believe that all that is novel and scary and beautiful about this place will soon feel familiar, even comfortable and that soon we will belong. In the meantime, we are soaking it all in as best we can and trying to avoid getting run over as we do so.
We hope to post more specifics and some pictures soon, but I wanted to be sure to write something tonight now that we have internet access.
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Thank you for the quick update!
Glad to hear you are settling in. Can’t wait for pictures and more details! How are you feeling these days?
Good to hear that you have found a place to call home, and boy, with all that walking you will stay trim throughout the pregnancy. Look forward to the pictures.
So thankful that you have found a place! I have been praying! How many miles from the City Centre is it? I’d love to hear your impressions about the U.K. before they wear off too much. We love and are praying for (and miss) you both!
We’ll be excited to see some pictures! We just posted some pictures of our place in Mexico City on our blog (wsvanderlugt.wordpress.com), but don’t get too jealous by the size, because we have 6 other Mexicans living with us!
We pray that your new flat, city, and surroundings will feel more like “home” soon, and that you can find some friends and a wonderful church home!
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Your new home sounds lovely! I’m sure it’s already charming and welcoming- do you have neighbors? green space? I just like to picture it as much as possible! We pray for you daily and praise the Lord for His provision so far. Looking forward to hearing more as Edinburgh becomes “home.”