I strongly dislike the bus.
It is probably my own fault- had I brought with me a discman, sleeping pills, or knitting, it may not have been so bad. However 9 hours on a bus but nothing to do except think, when you have already had plenty time to think, it got a little old. I actually counted down minutes for awhile to make time go faster. Also dodging my seatmate as he dozed and nodded towards me became a fun little game. Amazing what you can do to entertain yourself.
I may have been hallucinating but I swear I saw the following on a sign:
Mancheter 90
Birmingham 30
Welcome Break 25

I really began to look forward to the Welcome Break after that. It never came.
So now I am back in london. It's a balmy 50 degrees. It does feel balmy after Scotland. I put a skirt on. I was beginning to forget I had legs and it's strange to let any air actually hit my skin without wincing from cold. Okay, that may be exagerrating but sadly just a little. It was really cold in Scotland. I had a dream that I actually went to Alaska instead, and still people were shocked when I told them how many clothes I had to wear.
I did love my trip, however. I do not want to give off the wrong impression. Edinburgh was gorgeous. The hostel was nicer than I expected and I saw quite a bit. I feel like I only scratched the surface. I am wondering if it would be possible to get a grant to study Shakespeare on the Fringe- looking at fringe productions of Shakespeare. This was one of my plots I hatched on the 9 hour trip home. As well as how I would end up starring in a Broadway production that began on the fringe circuit and then in a film of the same play and exactly who would I thank in my acceptance speech and how gracious I would be and the style gown I would be wearing. It's these kind of daydreams that you get through 9 hours of bus traveling. Sigh.
I am back in London and the trip is beginning to wind down. Tomorrow I am 'playing mas' in the Notting Hill Carnival. This means I am dressing up and performing in the parade. They are putting me in a children's costume, I think it's because of my height. I think it will be really fun.
After that, I am not altogether sure what we are doing. I know we have one more acting workshop and some more shows to see. I am going to hit the Globe hard again before I leave. I want to resee some shows and see some new ones. The Globe has been the most exciting venue so far. Though the festival does rival it pretty closely.
I hope everyone is well. It's great to hear from you, I am definately thinking of you. Though I have loved the trip, I think I will be ready to come back by the end.