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Edinburgh take 2
We always planned to spend two days in Edinburgh and planned for it. This time we felt like old hands – getting train tickets on-line, retrieving the tickets at the machine at Queen Street Station, Glasgow, was old hand. For … Continue reading
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Hills and Stones: Stirling
Neither the hills nor the extensive use of stone in streets and buildings surprised me. The stone buildings were interspersed with brick, probably from different eras, and even the ancient appearing stone walls and buildings were not all ancient. Surprisingly, … Continue reading
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It’s the simple things
Our hotel, the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Glasgow is located in the best place – close to the Clyde River (across the street) with its great river walk, down the street from the Central Terminal and an easy walk to … Continue reading
Confusion (obviously)
We started out the day dressed for the chilly weather, allowing an hour to walk the 1.1 miles from our hotel to the Garnethill Synagogue – allowing time to attempt to successfully conquer the hilly terrain with frequent picture taking … Continue reading
Disappointment (just a wee bit)
The above is the closest I will ever get to speaking with a beautiful and lyrical Scottish accent. But this seemed to be the best way to express how I felt. The Chocolate Hotel on Buchanan Street has such a … Continue reading
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Rainy day in Glasgow
After several very hot days we are finally experiencing the type of weather I actually packed for – cloudy, rainy, chilly. I was beginning to think this was a repeat of last summer in Lithuania where the weather was so … Continue reading
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Adventures in Scotland
I was more surprised to find this kangaroo parking sign than I was about the kangaroo signs in Austria – those I could understand – this I could not – does anyone have any insight into why kangaroos can’t be … Continue reading
Reflections – external and internal
Looking at life reflected in the ever-changing River Clyde – walking by and seeing the changes in the river and the sky, and even the wildlife (human and otherwise) brought us to Jonathan Livingston and friends in the middle of … Continue reading
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