http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , United Kingdom , Scotland , Glasgow en-us Wed, 02 Dec 09 21:07:44 +0000 Wed, 02 Dec 09 21:07:44 +0000 Thursday August 9th Isle of Mull to GlasgowldquoThe final island ferry crossing brings you this morning to Oban. Then over the Pass of Brander and from Inveraray follow the road known as Rest and be thankful to the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond the most famous loch of all. Back in Glasgow this afternoon your orientation city tour takes in the fine 12thcentury cathedral imposing univers http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-454645.html Finally it is here. The night before my trip. I'm really excited it's finally real. I've been working in the shop for the past month well apart from a cheeky week in Tunisia and have barely had time to even socialise so I haven't really been thinking too much about going away. Now though it is actually real. I've packed my suitcase might be slightly over the baggage allowance downloaded http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-450035.html Glasgow cold wet cold wet cold wet oh and coldBut despite all of that still glad I made the journey was dissapointed not to see it last time I was in Scotland but was well worth a look. A very busy place and very grey and drab but n onetheless interesting. Drunk some more Guinness yes I know Im in Scotland and had a good curry again yes I know Im in Scotland. Saw mopst of what Gla http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-449969.html The first thing that Irsquod like to point out is that Irsquom still on strike and will only write when I feel like it. So there. HumphBy the power of technology Irsquom writing this blog from a bus heading North from Glasgow to Portree in the Isle Of Skye. This new Acer netbook is gas and I believe the guy next to me has been looking up from his iPhone in a very jealous manner a few ti http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-448641.html On Monday we went to Glasgow. Glasgow is the next biggest city to Edinburgh and where Mum did a talk.We drove to Stirling then took a train to Glasgow. From the station Mum took a taxi to Glasgow University and Dad Harry Sam and I went to the tourist info to see what we should do.The tourist info Man suggested we go to some of the museums so thatrsquos what we did. We caught the subway which wa http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-447469.html Saturday July 28th Glasgow1000am Start our descent into Glasgow theyrsquore 8 hours ahead of LA. Mike or is it Mark my seat buddy has been kind enough to stock pile food and forms for me while I sleep. So I fill out the immigration form and finally have some food hadnrsquot eaten since midnight Friday morning LA time. 1030am We land and the hunt for the suitcase begins. Fin http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-445900.html Just to let you know Glasgow didnrsquot blow my mind compared to the rest of Scotland i thought it was shit. I got to Glasgow yesterday around 1pm I made my way to the hostel and dropped of my bags and set out to see some of the city. I walked down the main street and saw some less than average break dancers busking for money and then made my way to the park by the river and relaxed for a coup http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-435603.html Early 530 am start we load luggage on to coach. Ride to Glasgow get off coach get baggage and get in long disorganized line. From that moment till we we were settled in our seats on the airplane I HURT Carrying baggage walking long distances and standing in long line made the aching worse Once the airplane was in the air I fell asleep blessedly. I woke up for dinner on the plane and http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-433848.html Just a wee message to say I arrived home safely on Saturday having had an amazing 8 weeks away in South America. I've really enjoyed writing the blog and something tells me it won't be long until my next entry...Barcelona anyone http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-433083.html Glasgow and EdinburghWe arrived in Glasgow where the great Dylan Login soon to be Dr. Logan greeted us at the train station and walked us back to his residence at the University of Glasgow. Our plan was to save money and stay his place for 4 nights. We went out to a few pubs one of which had an open mic and the people in the crowd were all very good. I spoke with a local at the bar about Can http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-432809.html Monday 16th July to Saturday 18th July 2009I had the best and busiest holiday back to Scotland in July. I must say it was weird to say that I was holidaying in Scotland but once the plane eventually emerged from the grey cloud and I saw the welcoming rain of Glasgey I knew I was home and it was good to be there especially with the lovely welcome Josh an Jess gave me tartan balloons and a http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-432749.html In Glasgow we departed at the Buchanan Bus Station and walked a few blocks to the mall with a food court. Lunch at Burger King hit the spot. Outside a band camped on the pedestrian street and played tunes for tips as we avoided that side and disappointed the next Beatles. Glasgow had a lot of dingy stone buildings. One of them had a 50 foot square banner advertising a music festival which I' http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-426479.html Yikes I think I may now be seven weeks behind in this travel blog so there could be a fair bit of catching up to do. That Joey is a bad influence on me My sincerest apologies to those who have had to find other ways to procrastinate. Well after finishing our South American trip with a week in Brazil we flew to London where I spent four days before meeting up with mother dearest. Highlights in http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-426442.html Aye ah' morning ta yah.So Scotland has been an absolute whirlwind...though of course amazing. Perfect temps here as well. Glasgow's treating me proper went for a run in the park on Sunday after being kept up in Oslo again then night before...by the same snorer Fate has a sense of irony to be sure. then yesterday rented a car and drove up to Glen Coe for some amazing hiking.I had rented http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/West-End/blog-420545.html This morning we had a quick breakfast and then it was off to Glasgow. We caught the 941am train to Oxenholme and then the 1028am train to Glasgow Central. We arrived in Glasgow at about 1240pm picked up our tickets for tomorrow then walked to our hotel the Victorian House on Renfrew Street. We only had the one day in Glasgow so we set out as soon as we dropped off our bags in the room.We walk http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-418570.html After a morning of wandering around Newcastle and taking photos of all the bridges and fantastic buildings I left Anna and Alan and their wonderful flat to head back to Glasgow. Of course I came back to a torrential downpour and a room in a hostel which is down a corridor filled with all kinds of building materials. Apparently they're remodeling some of the rooms and have decided that it's o http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-418216.html So here it is The first few days of my trip summed up in one blog....The flight over was um trying. The seat was okay and they were showing the movie Duplicity. Glad I never paid money to see that movie. Considering it was Julia Roberts and Clive Owen I thought it would have been much better than it was. The dinner was soso. Pasta with chicken. Should have ordered the nonchicken ve http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-416878.html NamasteJust getting to grips with this blog lark.Hoping to keep this well updated over the next 4 weeks in Nepal.Leave comments if you are reading and hopefully it'll be an interesting trip to followWe leave tomorrow mixture of nerves and excitement .Next installment from KathmanduNabs x x http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/blog-414537.html Hey I can't believe I'm going to freaking NEPAL tomorrow I hope to update this as much as I can for my 4 weeks in Nepal and 3 weeks in India.I'm really excited for this next adventure.I hope you enjoy reading my blog.Love Jackie xx http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/West-End/blog-414410.html Hi everyone sorry for taking so long to update the blog i know you have all been asking my mum what im doing ive been a very busy boy. Il start off by telling you of the open poetry night in a pub's function room called sammy does. The team and i were invited by my host family to attend a night out to read some poetry. Only down part of that was we all had to write our own material and then per http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Glasgow/Queen--s-Park/blog-411286.html