The last week went crazy quickly! We performed in the fringe which was excellent fun! Did some last minute shopping! The family arrived and we went on the Royal yacht Britannia, wandered up the mile, had a drink at the world's end pub. The final performance of the tattoo with the family watching was the most exhilarating experience :)
So the tattoo is over, the family is here!
Started our road trip adventure in the blue minivan!
The first day we drove from Edinburgh to Dundee and stopped at the Falkirk Wheel then went to Stirling to climb the Wallace Monument. We stopped at St Andrews so Chris could buy up big at the shop :)
The next day we drove from Dundee to Inverness and stopped at a chocolate factory, the Dewar's factory and the Blair Atholl Distillery. Did a tour at Blair Atholl Distillery which was very interesting. Had lunch in Pitlochry on the lake which was very pretty but it was pouring with rain!!!! Had dinner at an excellent Italian resteraunt but the waitress spilled wine all over me lol!!! Left Inverness this morning and visited Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, saw a hairy cow and presently am enjoying a drink in Fort William!!! Off to Glasgow tomorrow then Ireland on Thursday :) can't believe I'll be back at work in less than 2 weeks :(
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Tattoo Madness
16 shows down, 9 to go!!!
This trip is going crazy quickly!
The shows are going well, dancing for pretty much full houses every night, which is quite an amazing feeling. Can't believe that in 1 week we'll be waiting to go on to do our last 2 shows of the tattoo.
I have had so many amazing opportunities during this trip. We performed in the mini tattoo at Glasgow and I went to a reception after to mingle with all the bigwigs!! We also met the man who wrote the music for Brave and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which was incredibly cool! The troupe is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival next week as a part of a special show to promote Australia which is pretty special! We just finished filming for the BBC and DVD.
I've done so much sightseeing which is awesome :) We went to Holyrood palace where the Queen stays when she's in Edinburgh. We did Edinburgh Castle and watched the 1 o'clock gun being fired. Also saw Mary Kings Close which is the underground streets that got covered over with new buildings, that was really cool :) Braved the dungeons yesterday which was a hilarious experience and the photos say it all!! Went to the cute towns of Selkirk and Linlithgow and had a look around :) Off to Stirling tomorrow to see the castle and the Commonwealth Highland Dancing Championships. Along with all the tourist destinations I have spent countless hours exploring the shops of the Royal Mile, Princes Street and George street, buying way to much to fit in my suitcase lol :)
Also checked out a little of the night scene... Went to what has to be the filthiest club in Edinburgh! Smelt like a cross between urine and marijuana and to top it all off I was stone-cold sober lol! Going to a different club tonight which is playing 80's and 90's music!
Can't believe that in 5 days my family will be here. So freakin excited :)
This trip is going crazy quickly!
The shows are going well, dancing for pretty much full houses every night, which is quite an amazing feeling. Can't believe that in 1 week we'll be waiting to go on to do our last 2 shows of the tattoo.
I have had so many amazing opportunities during this trip. We performed in the mini tattoo at Glasgow and I went to a reception after to mingle with all the bigwigs!! We also met the man who wrote the music for Brave and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which was incredibly cool! The troupe is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival next week as a part of a special show to promote Australia which is pretty special! We just finished filming for the BBC and DVD.
I've done so much sightseeing which is awesome :) We went to Holyrood palace where the Queen stays when she's in Edinburgh. We did Edinburgh Castle and watched the 1 o'clock gun being fired. Also saw Mary Kings Close which is the underground streets that got covered over with new buildings, that was really cool :) Braved the dungeons yesterday which was a hilarious experience and the photos say it all!! Went to the cute towns of Selkirk and Linlithgow and had a look around :) Off to Stirling tomorrow to see the castle and the Commonwealth Highland Dancing Championships. Along with all the tourist destinations I have spent countless hours exploring the shops of the Royal Mile, Princes Street and George street, buying way to much to fit in my suitcase lol :)
Also checked out a little of the night scene... Went to what has to be the filthiest club in Edinburgh! Smelt like a cross between urine and marijuana and to top it all off I was stone-cold sober lol! Going to a different club tonight which is playing 80's and 90's music!
Can't believe that in 5 days my family will be here. So freakin excited :)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Eat, sleep, dance, repeat!
So I've been here for just over a week now. The flight was long but not as horrific as I was expecting despite a heap of delays in Adelaide! We got off the plane and started rehearsing! And rehearsed every day, all day for pretty much the first week! The accommodation is pretty good, nothing to fancy but I have my own room and ensuite so I really can't complain!
The atmosphere at the uni is pretty cool, at any given moment there's always music from some direction, pipes and drums or spit and dribble bands rehearsing the tattoo tunes! Right now I'm listening to about 3 different bands play 3 different tunes lol!
The first performance last night was pretty cool... A full house of 8,500 people all cheering and whistling for you is a pretty cool feeling and I get to do it for 3 weeks! We have two shows tonight which will be awesome :)
Had a little bit of free time to wander around, found a nice little shopping centre and a UK sim coz not having the interweb was killing me!!! Haven't bought anything yet, I'm waiting to go up the royal mile next week and check out all the touristy shops! Get some tattoo merchandise and order my DVD!
Everything is so cheap over here, it's awesome! But the chocolate is not as good as home... Well except for galaxy and white malteasers! I had a twix and a twirl and was incredibly disappointed! However the lollies are really good but the chips are strange... Salt and vinegar is in a green packet that looks like light and tangy... It's sooo confusing! I actually have to read the packets now!
The most exciting this is we made the Edinburgh paper yesterday! There were sooo many press there on Thursday night but that's the only article we've found so far!
Well it's lunchtime over here so I'm off to go fill my hungry belly!
Don't forget to checkout the OzScot Australia Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and pictures!
The atmosphere at the uni is pretty cool, at any given moment there's always music from some direction, pipes and drums or spit and dribble bands rehearsing the tattoo tunes! Right now I'm listening to about 3 different bands play 3 different tunes lol!
The first performance last night was pretty cool... A full house of 8,500 people all cheering and whistling for you is a pretty cool feeling and I get to do it for 3 weeks! We have two shows tonight which will be awesome :)
Had a little bit of free time to wander around, found a nice little shopping centre and a UK sim coz not having the interweb was killing me!!! Haven't bought anything yet, I'm waiting to go up the royal mile next week and check out all the touristy shops! Get some tattoo merchandise and order my DVD!
Everything is so cheap over here, it's awesome! But the chocolate is not as good as home... Well except for galaxy and white malteasers! I had a twix and a twirl and was incredibly disappointed! However the lollies are really good but the chips are strange... Salt and vinegar is in a green packet that looks like light and tangy... It's sooo confusing! I actually have to read the packets now!
The most exciting this is we made the Edinburgh paper yesterday! There were sooo many press there on Thursday night but that's the only article we've found so far!
Well it's lunchtime over here so I'm off to go fill my hungry belly!
Don't forget to checkout the OzScot Australia Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and pictures!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Meet Addison
Hi boys and girls,
It's getting so close now!
I'm currently enjoying 5 whole glorious days off which I'm filling with shopping and get things ready for the big adventure!
As you know I had a car accident about a month ago and I'm sad to say that little Charlie got written off (RIP) :( So I had to replace her...
Enter Addison, my brand spankin new Hyundai accent!I'm very much enjoying the little things that Charlie didn't have like central locking, power windows and cup holders! But it was still very sad to see Charlie go :( she was a good little car!
Generally things are going well, I have almost got the dance engraved in my memory bank and the new house is lovely! I'm starting to get really excited now and the days aren't moving fast enough anymore... I'd like to go tomorrow please! However I still have a very large list of things I need to organise before I leave so I should probably get that done first!
Well I'm off to get ready for my shopping trip!
0 months, 3 weeks, or 20 days to go!
Cass xo
It's getting so close now!
I'm currently enjoying 5 whole glorious days off which I'm filling with shopping and get things ready for the big adventure!
As you know I had a car accident about a month ago and I'm sad to say that little Charlie got written off (RIP) :( So I had to replace her...
Enter Addison, my brand spankin new Hyundai accent!I'm very much enjoying the little things that Charlie didn't have like central locking, power windows and cup holders! But it was still very sad to see Charlie go :( she was a good little car!
Generally things are going well, I have almost got the dance engraved in my memory bank and the new house is lovely! I'm starting to get really excited now and the days aren't moving fast enough anymore... I'd like to go tomorrow please! However I still have a very large list of things I need to organise before I leave so I should probably get that done first!
Well I'm off to get ready for my shopping trip!
0 months, 3 weeks, or 20 days to go!
Cass xo
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
It's finally here!
Well peeps, the joyous day is here... My Ozscot Tracksuit has arrived! Along with it came my t-shirt, leotard and tights! It's getting more real everyday :)
Things are going well generally otherwise! My new socks and jacket are currently being made, I ordered my new pumps from Scotland! Getting kinda keen to get this show on the road!
In other news we're all moved in to our new house! I had a car accident and am currently waiting to hear if my poor little car is going to be written off :( kinda sad but then again a new car would be nice!
A little over the cold weather already! I really, strongly dislike winter! Work is crazy busy but that makes the days I quicker! Counting down til annual leave!
1.5 months, 6 weeks or 42 days to go!
Things are going well generally otherwise! My new socks and jacket are currently being made, I ordered my new pumps from Scotland! Getting kinda keen to get this show on the road!
In other news we're all moved in to our new house! I had a car accident and am currently waiting to hear if my poor little car is going to be written off :( kinda sad but then again a new car would be nice!
A little over the cold weather already! I really, strongly dislike winter! Work is crazy busy but that makes the days I quicker! Counting down til annual leave!
1.5 months, 6 weeks or 42 days to go!
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Around the world in 80 days
Today I discovered that it is exactly 80 days until I zoom off to the otherside of the globe for the Tattoo. I have mixed emotions about that today, part of me is terrified as I'm still not 100% confident with the dance, add in to the mix the fact that what I'm learning will probably change again as the music is not yet completed! The other part of me is ridiculously excited for a few reasons being that this is going to be an amazing, life-changing experience and I also don't have to go to work for 7 whole weeks!
A bit of an update of what has been happening...
Saturday night the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society kindly used their May Ceilidh to raise some money for Jess and I to help with our travel expenses. So we dragged our unsuspecting friends along to a night of Scottish music and dancing which I'm sure in some part bored them to tears but there were also plenty of laughs...strip the willow being a highlight and learning experience for all involved! They were also lucky enough to watch the Port Adelaide dancers plus Jess and myself dance a few numbers! See a preview here!
On the preparation front - my tights and leotard have been ordered, I've been measured up for my new kilt socks, bought my tattoo shoes (although I'm thinking of getting a second pair to cope with all the rain :p) and all that is left to do is get measured for my new kilt jacket (tonight thanks to Jess's wonderful mum!) and order a new pair of pumps (which I've been saying i'll do for weeks so probably should get on it!) I also did some shopping on the weekend for a few key wardrobe items to take away...trying to limit the clothes I take so i can buy more over there!!! Today I've been attempting to calculate a daily budget for the trip to ensure I won't run out before the end of the trip!
I have also spent today watching the dance DVD over and over and over! Trying to get it all to stick in my head and I've written it all down coz it's kinda hard to dance watching the DVD with someone facing you...ending up copying them and being on the wrong foot!
In other news... got the keys to the new house and moving in soon! The rellies coming down from interstate to help with the landscaping and shopping :P
So that's pretty much how things are sitting at the moment... this year is flying by so quick, I'll have gone and be back before I know it!
2.6 months, 11.4 weeks, or 80 days to go!
A bit of an update of what has been happening...
Saturday night the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society kindly used their May Ceilidh to raise some money for Jess and I to help with our travel expenses. So we dragged our unsuspecting friends along to a night of Scottish music and dancing which I'm sure in some part bored them to tears but there were also plenty of laughs...strip the willow being a highlight and learning experience for all involved! They were also lucky enough to watch the Port Adelaide dancers plus Jess and myself dance a few numbers! See a preview here!
On the preparation front - my tights and leotard have been ordered, I've been measured up for my new kilt socks, bought my tattoo shoes (although I'm thinking of getting a second pair to cope with all the rain :p) and all that is left to do is get measured for my new kilt jacket (tonight thanks to Jess's wonderful mum!) and order a new pair of pumps (which I've been saying i'll do for weeks so probably should get on it!) I also did some shopping on the weekend for a few key wardrobe items to take away...trying to limit the clothes I take so i can buy more over there!!! Today I've been attempting to calculate a daily budget for the trip to ensure I won't run out before the end of the trip!
I have also spent today watching the dance DVD over and over and over! Trying to get it all to stick in my head and I've written it all down coz it's kinda hard to dance watching the DVD with someone facing you...ending up copying them and being on the wrong foot!
In other news... got the keys to the new house and moving in soon! The rellies coming down from interstate to help with the landscaping and shopping :P
So that's pretty much how things are sitting at the moment... this year is flying by so quick, I'll have gone and be back before I know it!
2.6 months, 11.4 weeks, or 80 days to go!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
DVD's and chocolate!
I recieved my practice DVD of the EMT routine in the mail last week - super exciting! There are some changes and some new steps to learn but not particularly stressed about it! Been working on it little bit by little bit! It's getting closer and closer... but i'm still waiting for my team tracksuit to arrive :( !!!
I had a good easter! Got waaaaayyyyyy too much chocolate, but it was a good chance to catchup with friends inbetween work! Caught up with the school gang on Good Friday and had a family dinner with mates down from Roxby on Saturday night. Worked Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so i'm really looking forward to that paycheck coming in...more spending money!!!!
Put three kilos on in the last month - i blame my silly toe injury for that one! So fairly disappointed in myself! Decided to enjoy my easter and eat all my chocolate so next monday it is back to the calorie counting and lot's of excercise to get into a great shape and increase my stamina for Scotland :)
Got the ceilidh coming up on the 5th of May for a bit of a fundraiser to hopefully pay for a little bit more of my airfare!
Only 105 days, 15 weeks or 3.5 months to go!
Cass xo
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