Sorry its been a million years since I last wrote in this thing, I've been really busy traveling around the world (jealous, I know). Last week and this week is my Easter Break from school and I've been making the most of it!

Last week I went to the Atlantis in Dubai with Lindsey and Sally. We had such an amazing time! While the Atlantis there is only 1/2 the size of the one in the Bahamas it is very pretty and being brand new just helped that. I must say, I like the one in the Bahamas better, maybe that's just because that is what I'm used to, but the hotel in Dubai was still amazing. All I did was lay out by the beach, sleep-in, go to the spa, read, play in the "lazy" river and go to the most amazing mall EVER. The Mall of Dubai is probably the largest mall in the world at 51 million square feet. We spent 3 hours there and I know we didn't see the majority of it. I got an adorable new bag and wallet so overall my shopping trip was successful :]] After arriving back in London on Saturday I spent the afternoon unpacking, cleaning my dusty room, and re-packing for Scotland, which is where I jetted off to Easter Sunday.

Sally and I wanted to take a short trip somewhere else over our break, and Edinburgh was the perfect place for a quick getaway. The city, while small, is absolutely gorgeous and full of history. We visited Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Hollyroodhouse, The Royal Mile, and today we took a day trip up to St. Andrews. I fell in love with the tiny seaside town of St. Andrews! We went to the British Museum of Golf where I got to see the REAL Claret Jug as well as a lot of really cool old and new golf memorabilia. After that we took a few pictures by the beach before walking along the 18th hole of The Old Course. I saw the famous bridge over the Swilcan Burn and got to putt on one of their links-style greens. Of course I bought some souvenirs, especially since that is where the British Open is being held this summer.

After I bored Sally to death with golf stuff for about an hour we headed up towards St. Andrews Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral, both of which are now basically ruins. Beautifully landscaped on the cost we saw tons of sea gulls and got some great photos before my camera died :[[

Tomorrow we plan to finish up some of the sights here in Edinburgh before flying back to London last Wednesday night. Natalie's birthday is Thursday so I cant wait to celebrate that with her and her family who are in town, AND Lindsey's wonderful mom is in town and I CAN NOT wait to meet her. I feel like I already know and love her, she even brought me some grape jelly (which they don't sell anywhere in London). I can't wait to be back in beautiful London to see my friends, meet new friends, and sleep in my own bed! Until later, love you!

--audrey