Holyrood Park, which is a mere 5 minute walk from our flat, boasts picturesque lakes, rolling hills of freshly cut grass, and is usually lightly covered with a misty fog.

 

 

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is a short car-ride away, but most days, I commute with the citizens and ride two buses each way.

 

 

My scenic view begins with the locker rooms. As you can imagine, the lack of places to store your clothing and valuables is abundant. In fact...

 



 

...we are provided surgery footwear and scrubs. Most of the time I've been able to find a pair of clogs in my size, but they are all well seasoned with blood and betadine. Yes. Betadine is still the solution of choice in most surgeries here. And when you're done with the clogs, you throw them in the barrel to be cleaned.