I usually try to avoid reading newspaper on my way to work – mostly because I catch the 6:39 bus and I don’t want the rest of my day being spoiled by bad news. And let’s face it, newspapers are crammed with negativity; from poor economy to tragedies and murders, just to name a few.
But for some reason I decided to break the rule - even if I knew it was way too early for bad news on what was due to be a promising sunny day… So I picked up the Metro in the newspaper rack available on the bus and gave it a go. As I started turning the pages, I came across one bad news after the other (e.g. a baby wedged into the toilet and blocked in the pipes…). And while I was seriously considering leaving my reading aside, the following header drew my attention: "It's capital: City's just full of shiny happy people". What ? Shiny happy people... Gosh I love that song; a brilliant duet were the voices of Michael Stipe (REM) and the flamboyant Kate Pierson (B-52's) blend perfectly well. And could it be the article is talking about Edinburgh's people ? Well that made me curious enough to want to read further. And this is how it goes. "Edinburgh is the happiest city in the UK, according to its civic leaders". The article itself was not particularly interesting but you can find more info in the metro of May 29.
Anyway this was enough to start the day with a smile on my face and it is still there today... probably thanks to the lovely weather. Yes, we are enjoying a lovely pre-summer time. And in a city as green as Edinburgh, with its numerous parks, hills or the seaside… this weather enables us to enjoy the beauty of flowers in bloom and the melody of singing birds.
Arthur seat
Cramond
But this is not a priviledge to Edinburgh only; Scotland is filled with beautiful spots. Last Saturday I enjoyed the beauty of the Scottish borders with a journey trip to Bowhill Estate, in Selkirk. I joined my dear friend Flavia for a walk in the forest and along the lake. A real enchantment. And the place offers a variety of activities: a visit of the House and the gardens, marked trails, country ride, playground for kids, theatre…
If you want more info on the Scottish Borders, check on this website: http://www.visitscottishborders.com/
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