Whilst completing my Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition. We went sailing around the west coast of Scotland. In every place we took port we would go around and find out information about the local area. As the weather can be unpredictable we docked and got kicked of the boat to go and gather more information. The rain was coming down so hard I could have sworn in was bouncing back up into the sky. We were completely soaked through and frozen. As we all tried to squeeze under a nearby bus stop as nothing was open as it was the sabbath. I turned to my friends who I had only met that week. I think the best place to go would be the local pub as nowhere else will be open. They were all English and I’m sure they must have thought I was living up to the Scottish legend by suggesting the pub. As we were underage they put us in the parlour as they felt so sorry for the five drowned children. We got some hot drinks and warmed up. But we stilled had a few bits of information to gather. I suggested we might as well ask the landlord as you never know he might be able to help. Again the looks of shock on my English friends. Well we asked and not only did he tell us the answers but the ones he didn’t know he phoned his family to help us. Honestly it was the greatest show of kindness and helped me show the true kindness and care that Scotland has to offer. My Duke of Edinburgh helped me to understand that help is always available to those that ask. You have to work as a team to fulfil your expeditions, to volunteer to help others and to learn a skill which someone has assisted you to learn and something that you can pass to someone else. It helped me understand that my limits are only those that I put on myself and that you can achieve anything if you put the work and time into making it happen. The photo is of me at Stanford University completing my week away whilst attending a Cardiovascular Surgical Skills Summer Internship. Another incredible life experience.