Saturday, May 24, 2008
Graduation
Pictures from my graduation today:
On the way up to be presented, trying to avoid tripping on handbags...
Being announced:
Having just shaken hands with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor:
On the way up to be presented, trying to avoid tripping on handbags...
Being announced:
Having just shaken hands with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor:
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Inchcolm Island
On the 7th of May we went out to Inchcolm Island in the Firth of Forth for the day.
Inchcolm is known as the "Iona of the East" and is one of the best preserved abbeys in Scotland. Its not as ancient as its western counterpart, only dating from the 12th century.
Inchcolm Abbey:
The World War I/II fortifications on the island reminded me a lot of North Head in Auckland.
We couldn't explore many of them as it is sea gull nesting season and they are, apparently, a bit aggressive!
Looking back towards the Forth Bridge.
Rock formations near the piers:
Looking across the smaller beach toward the abbey.
Inchcolm is known as the "Iona of the East" and is one of the best preserved abbeys in Scotland. Its not as ancient as its western counterpart, only dating from the 12th century.
Inchcolm Abbey:
The World War I/II fortifications on the island reminded me a lot of North Head in Auckland.
We couldn't explore many of them as it is sea gull nesting season and they are, apparently, a bit aggressive!
Looking back towards the Forth Bridge.
Rock formations near the piers:
Looking across the smaller beach toward the abbey.
