Or another way around, an alternate dimension of time.
From the isolated vistas of a tiny village to the bizarre sights of a large metropolis. The invasion of the Scots. The excitement, the fanfare, the feeling of expectation that permeates the streets to such an extent that it seems tangible.
When head coach Steve Clarke arrived at the packed auditorium for his pregame press conference at 17:54 local time, he gave a quick blink. His expression was similar to it.
A small number of reporters have been stationed at their training base for the whole week. There was just room to stand here. The back was lined with thirteen camera crews. Each participant should only ask one question.
The competition to take the mic was as intense as anything that may occur during the main event.
And we heard fighting rhetoric, self-belief, and rousing words from the Scots.
“Everyone’s fully fit, flying, desperate to be selected and ready to go,” Clarke stated.