This is what a scientist looks like…well isn’t it?
James Kakalios is a scientist but one with a secret – he is actually a super hero – well sort of – he certainly is a super nerd -just like the audience at the Edinburgh Book Festival. Now , now that is no way to talk to a nice bunch of folk who have paid to see you!
Now, this talk could have gone two ways – one a snorefest of symbols and formulae or a ridiculuously entertaining foray into the word of physics and the science behind superheroes.
Lucky for us it was the latter.
Never before had physics been so much fun!
The eternal questions of who would win in a fight – Superman or the Hulk? were anwered with scientific precision ( come and see me and I will tell you who and why!).
A brillaint morning and a fascinating chappie who left us with something to ponder – “You all have a super power” he told the bewildered audience.”Your intelligence and that’s what you should use to fight evil”.
Isn’t he right?

After a quick lunch we headed to the Baillie Gifford tent to an intimate gathering with Sita Brahmachari and Cat Clarke. We were told to confront our fears and feelings and think about what it means to be a teenager today. A thoughtful and insightful afternoon.

Then a quick squizz about the festival and on to the bus where an A-Z of Harry Potter was created ( don’t ask!).

Again another great day at the festival – already thinking about who might be on the cards for next year…. anyone up for a trip?

P.S. Many thanks to Mrs. Mundie and the girls from Woodfarm who came along on the trip with us and who were great company and this time no one was sick on the bus!