10 November, 2010

Wellies!

Scotland is not exactly the driest place on earth! Having experienced that in the past, I was well aware of the fact that one of my first purchases upon arrival would need to be a "brolly" (umbrella). Once the brolly was acquired (at a second hand shop!) I thought I was pretty well prepared for the weather. However, within the first couple of weeks my white trainers (tennis shoes) became a splotchy brown and my trendy boots were no match for the puddles. I resolved to do something to keep my feet dry!

Prior to our move, I had heard rubber boots known as "Wellies" had become quite the hit in both fashion and dryness in the U.K. Buying a pair of Wellies sounded like a good idea, so I began to look around for a pair I liked. I tried on a pair of size 7s, thinking that would be pretty close to my U.S. size of 8. I was way off! I ended up deciding that I'm about a size 5 here! After looking at several shops, I decided to go out on a limb and get a rather colorful pair!


Now, with my brolly (umbrella) and my new Wellies, I am properly armed for the Scotland rain!

7 comments:

  1. Awesome! Looks like you're all set :)

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  2. Very cute.
    Is that your new 'place'...or home or flat?? you are so cute in your little boots. hope you are doing well... take care.

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  3. I was wondering the same thing, is this taken in your flat? I would love to see pictures of the flat when you do a write up on it : ) Those wellies are adorable I must say. Great picture Monica!

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  4. I like your Scottish attire :) Wellies and brollies and flats and 'erasers'...I just never know what I'll hear next. You look great, Honey.
    Love, Mom

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  5. isn't it "colourful" ? lol love u

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  6. We're staying with fellow Re:Hope staff members right now, so this picture was taken in their flat! As long as all the paperwork and such goes well, we should be in our own flat on December 10th! Pictures will follow!

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  7. Lovely look at a lovely girl with lovely boots and brolly! I think we need to come visit you..looks just like my kind of weather! (Wonder if I can sneak Sweet Pea in)

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