Flying over the Alps on our way from Rome
We arrived at the hotel around 11pm on the 14th, after a long day of traveling. Our room is incredible. We overlook the ocean on one side and the golf course on the other. I love corner suites. We are also equipped with a fireplace and two plasma screen TVs. It is going to be hard to return to our flat in London after this!
Our Hotel!
Hotel again
our sitting room at the hotel
the fireplace!
the bedroom
Fireplace again!
After midnight we went to the hotel bar and had a drink each, as was only appropriate since it was officially my 21st birthday.
First drink as a 21 year old! Guinness, of course
On my birthday we woke up to a delicious breakfast delivered by room service before heading down to the spa in the hotel. We had hot stone massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. It was absolute perfection. We also met an older scottish couple while we were there, Margaret and Donald. Margaret was thrilled to be at the spa, but Donald, who was clearly dragged along by his wife, thought it made him feel like "a wee bit of a nancy boy". As if the spa day wasn't already incredible, meeting those two made it even better.
After a delicious dinner, with some champagne and a card from the hotel sent up for my birthday, we headed into the town of St Andrews in order to explore the pubs. We ended up at the Central, a cute corner pub that was full of students. Halfway through the night one of my friends from Kent who I haven't seen since graduation, Sam Batchelor, walked into the pub. I still can't believe we just happened to run into him. I don't think I was nearly as surprised as he was though, he seemed dumbfounded to run into me here. He has promised to take us around on St. Patricks Day, which should be a great time!
a 'Happy Birthday' from the Hotel!
Birthday Guinness at the Central
We got home around midnight and went up to the room to turn in, as we had to get up early this morning to go horseback riding! We drove about a half hour into the country side to a riding school called Barbara Fields. We went on a breathtaking trail ride. We cantered through fields of sheep and cows, which all boasted breath taking views of the Scottish country side. My horse, Beau, was both extremely feisty and lazy. Every chance he got, he would try to eat or slow down, so we were kindred spirits. I am so glad Liz and I got to go riding. The experience has convinced me that rural Scotland is one of the most idyllic places in the world. I even ended our excursion with meeting a friendly dog named Rusty and a few adorable kittens.
Scottish Countryside
On Beau!
Gorgeous
Perfect place to ride!
View from our ride
another shot with Beau
Heaven
Liz and I on our horses
Rusty
My new cat friend
Liz and I are now going to have lunch at the hotel and relax for a while before heading into town again tonight to explore and bit and have dinner. Tomorrow is St Patrick's day, so we will be saving up our energy. We both have hair cut appointments at 2:30 and plan on staying in town to celebrate this wonderful holiday after our appointments, which will allow us to have a bit of a lie in and still get into town with plenty of time to experience a Scottish St. Patty's day!
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