Yes, I really am Scottish: Westernised, but not quite

My next excursion is to Takayama and a surprise trip for me as it is based on the recommendations of a person and not my guide book. And it doesn't disappoint with its old merchant houses and quaint streets of dark wooden ... After finding my hotel address, a nice chat over coffee (I discover she had spent time in England studying) and with an offer to visit her someday, she sent me on my way by walking me to my subway line to make sure I was on the right way home. ...