Blogs from Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe - page 25

Just a quick post for now - pics will be posted later tonight. Arrived alive and well a full hour early this morning. Glasgow was gray and overcast but not rainy at all (actually I haven't seen a drop yet which is just fantastic). The view flying in was absolutely gorgeous. Just SO MUCH GREEN! Everywhere green. Really really amazing to see. During the flight I was seated next to a middle-aged schizophrenic (literally) and his ancient father who sneezed coughed and blew his nose obnoxiously loud into a hanky for half the flight. They were sweet though, true Glasgownians heading back home after a vacation to Canada. They were both absolutely terrified of flying which was kind of cute. The big guy next to me (and I mean big guy - the schizo) he crossed ... read more

Dear All, I am running my first 10k tomorrow and trying to raise money for Scottish Detainee Visitors. Unfortunately SDV can't afford the monthly fee for justgiving.com so......If you would like to sponsor me: Please write your name and sponsorship amount (if you like) and I will collect the money from you next time I see you. I will be in Belfast last week of May too. You can do this by clicking on "add public comment" at the bottom. Scottish Detainee Visitors (SDV) is an independent charity which provides social, emotional and practical support to asylum and immigration detainees in Scotland. SDV volunteers visit detainees in Dungavel Removal Centre on Monday and Thursday evenings. £15 pays for transport for up to five visitors to travel to Dungavel on one of our twice weekly visits £5 ... read more

I've arrived safely! What a long journey....interspersed with little interesting moments like having my carry-on bag searched at AUckland, being frisked for explosive substances in Melbourne and long, long hours of sitting still ...aaaaargh! Not much sleep...seats very uncomfortable, sleeping tablet didn't work ..awake after 2 hours!! A means to an end...it is so nice to be here with Maia and David :) Arrived at 1pm (UKtime) and went out walking in the afternoon to see a little bit of the immediate area around where Maia lives. Crashed at 9.30pm and woke at 8.10am today! Trained (underground) to town, walked (yes, lots of steps Jane!) to various historic sites in the city, including the Cathedral, the Necropolis, the oldest house in Glasglow and St Mungo (religious museum). We were even lucky enough to be treated to ... read more

We celebrated Camille's third birthday Sunday. We had a great weekend. Friday evening was spent as a family at home. Saturday we spent the the day in Glasgow dancing and listening to music and today we had a brunch at the house with friends and spent the afternoon at Wendy and Stuart's watching football and finishing off the night with curry. Back to the grind tomorrow.... read more

Hi, Folks! Just wanted to give you a quick update on our trip. After a great train ride on Friday from Berwick Upon Tweed, we landed in Greenock. There was absolutely nothing to do there so we checked out the next morning and headed for Glasgow. Today (Sunday) we took a bus tour to Loch Lomond, Aberfoyle, & Sterling Castle. It was a great photo taking day and I can’t wait to share them all. Tomorrow we head for Edinburgh and then home very early Tuesday morning. That’s all assuming that the big storm set to hit the southern coast of the UK doesn’t shut down the airport in London. If it does, I may be a little late getting home. Cindy & Brooke... read more