Holiday in the UK and Back in Bologna...part 2

After our day trip to London, we spent some more time in Cumnor and the Oxford area before taking a roadtrip to Scotland for New Years. During our time at the University of Bologna, we've met quite a few Erasmus students--these students are part of a European exchange program, similar to study abroad in the states. One of the Erasmus students we have met invited us to a Ceilidh (traditional Scottish folk dance) at his house in Scotland for New Years, and we decided his offer sounded like a good idea--celebrating the New Year by singing Auld Lang Syne in Scotland sounded like a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we shouldn't pass up. On our way, we stayed for a night at Emily's grandparents' home in Stockton-on-Tees, and on our way back we made sure to stop for fish and chips in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Our STINT team outside of Blenheim Palace, a "stately home" near Emily's house

Matt, Ashley and Emily on our way to Scotland

Matt, Ashley and Emily at the Ceilidh with our friend Josh's younger brother and sister--Talitha and Max (yes, Max is wearing a kilt)

New friends in Scotland

During a walk in Scotland

On our way back from Scotland after stopping to get fish and chips

Bologna STINT team with Emily's grandmother in Stockton-on-Tees

Eating fish and chips on our way back from Scotland. It was so cold that the
 grease from the fish was hardening on our fingers!

After returning to Cumnor, we made a trip into Oxford to see some of the university and the city before packing to return home.

Walking through Oxford

Emily at the Bodleian 

The Radcliffe Camera

To be continued (again)...