Wrap it up baby~going to America

Coming home to America today, glad for it. What a trip. I feel like I know and appreciate Scotland and my friend Julian much better for it. I got a good glimpse at the country, now I need to Conquer Ireland and England, before moving back down to Europe, oh yea and Canada is on the list.
Tips for visiting Scotland:

1. Do not expect to understand anything anyone says just because it is an English speaking country, we have dropped a lot of saying and phrases in American culture that do not translate and the accents, wow, like listening to singing.
2. Be ready for cussing and curse words to be used in every sentence, including the F* bomb, it is a way of life here, I love that people can say whatever they want. It is a little like N.Y., but even more so.
3. The ATM fees can rack up, have cash and learn what it looks like so you know you got the right change.
4. Come in the off season, tourist can be a hassle, oh wait, I am one too, darn.
5. Take a bus tour the first day, it helps to get a lay of the land and hear the accent.
6. Do not eat the Haggis, unless you are very, very brave, and do not even ask me about black pudding.
7. Wear good shoes for walking and do alot of hill training before getting here.
8. See the North country, like nothing on earth: DSL: Deep Scottish Love.
9. Avoid, "in America" conversations, switch the conversations to "Scotland is so lovely", it avoids any messy political talk.
10. Have a good friend to tell you where the locals go.
11. Wear a helmet whilst biking.

HAVE FUN!