Rope Bridge I was near here a few years ago and I thought it looked very scary, did not go over it. Your picture does not look scary but it does not show the water below.
glasgow its a pity u never toured glasgow better with their old grave yards and old buildings the oldest house in glasgow they do spookie tours also and they give u the old history of glasgow maybe one day you will be back u would love glasgow if u find the time to look about
re: "be a little more sympathetic" Dear Elaine,
Thank you for your response. In an aside, it really is quite lovely to see how many proud Irish people commented angrily in response to my unflattering blog. In retrospect, of course it was small-minded and unfair, and I am ashamed of much of what I wrote/how I initially viewed my travels. In my defence, I was young, at the beginning of my travels when in Ireland, homesick, and still thrown by every little travelling set-back that inevitably befalls the traveller. So I wrote with an irritated and ignorant hand and am sorry. Over the subsequent two years of travel (for which I was too busy actually travelling and have not - will never, at this point - written about), I do not believe I made the same mistake, and in fact would recommend every country and every experience - even the scary ones! (Experiences, not countries, lol). I fondly remember many beautiiful scenes in Ireland and very much look forward to returning one day with an open mind and heart... and a more thorough research attempt ; )
re: comment from "I'm from Glasgow" You are entirely correct regarding my dismissal of Glasgow without proper evidence; I was very young at the time, and at the beginning of my travels. I apologise for the sheer ignorance of the slur against your city. I can only defend myself with the fact that I was homesick and that I did, over the subsequent two years of travel (which I still haven't had time to write of - and now no doubt never will), learn to appreciate each new location with an open heart and mind. I can honestly say that I do not think of any part of my travels with prejudice against the city or country itself, and would wholeheartedly recommend every country and experience - even the scary ones (experiences, not countries, lol). But, the ignorance of earlier blogs being part of my personal evolution, I will not delete them and can only apologise to any whom I offend, with the assumption that very few will ever stumble upon my humble scribblings.
Glasgow I wonder which part of Glasgow you visited?
Your comments such as "Glasgow is fairly depressing.. no parks .. “ and “Almost no greenery”. (it's an industrial city, so not much in the way of pretty photo opportunities or lovely green parks)" show that you didn't take any time to explore it... you were simply killing time, waiting for a bus to London.
Glasgow has more parks (over 70) than any city in Europe for heaven sake!! Glasgow's oldest park - Glasgow Green is 136 acres in the city centre! - a 10-15 min walk from the bus station. Once there, you’ll also find the resplendent Templetons Carpet Factory yes factory! overlooking the Green. Modelled on the Doge's Palace in Venice it is as fine an example of "industrial architecture" as you’re ever likely to find.
But you prattle on......
“Almost no old buildings, and those that are here go unnoticed”
-- Just how old are you looking for?... FYI - Glasgow has many old buildings, e.g. Provand's Lordship dates from 1471, the Cathedral was consecrated in 1197. Is that old enough for you? Glasgow's much-admired leafy (that means green!) West End is chock-full of Victorian and Edwardian terraces.
There are many old fine buildings too - such as those designed by Glasgow architect & designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh Glasgow School of Art; Cranston Tea Rooms, Daily Record Building, Queens Cross Church, to name a few. CRM was the main exponent of Art Nouveau in the UK.
I suspect from your ill-informed comments that you didn't venture far from the bus station... what a pity..... because Glasgow is a city meant for walking (admittedly, that means further than is required in the compact centre of Edinburgh, where, judging by your blog, you clearly spent a lot more time. In Edinburgh, most of the "attractions" are in easy walking distance of the rail/bus stations...how convenient and thoughtful ! ... and it sure makes it easy to "do it" in a short time.
You have to take a bit more time (and effort) to explore Glasgow, as it is considerably larger than Edinburgh. To find the best (and the oldest!) requires much more than an afternoon visit, but you will be richly rewarded. Free entry to museums means that the culture is easy to find too.
Glasgow is an hospitable city, and it's citizens are friendly and rightly proud of her industrial heritage. Like any city with an industrial past, she bears many of the scars of that heritage, but that is only part of her story. Dig deeper to find the gems. Don’t dismiss an entire city on the view from the bus station.
carrick a reed rope bridge not scarey any more! to guess what a thrill carrick a reed used to be, try to find photos taken before the bridge was re-engineered to make it more safe. if you can fin photos on the net taken in the 80's you'll gasp!
be a little sympathetic It seem to me that you are missing the point of why people come to ireland, as you have written but did not seem too grateful for is the kindness of the people here. You have to remember that belfast in particular is only building its self up after a years, i guess you are not easily excited or are one of those people who's glass is half empty!!
Chill Hi,
You write extremely well! I am sitting in my cozy, well lit living room with my kids right behind me watching "Power Rangers" and yet as I read your blog I had the unnerving urge to look over my shoulder!
I'm going to let my mom know about your site. She is intriqued with hauntings. Going to stay the night on the Queen Mary Ship!
Dee
re. carnivaleut or carnevale.... Dear Carlo,
Whoops! Thanks for the correction. I do not think I have time to go through whole blog correcting, but I will publish your comment\correction with it instead so people see the correct spelling.
Carnevale Ciao,sono Carlo, di Roma. Solo una cosa: la parola è carnevale non carnivale. Bel blog, scusa per la correzione. L'Italiano non è la tua lingua, comunque è tanto per avere un'accuratezza perfino maggiore
carlo
Hi, I'm Carlo, from Rome. Just one thing: the word is Carnevale, not Carnivale. Nice blog, sorry for the correction. Italian is not supposed to be your language, but is just to be even more exact
carlo
it was almost a whisper Hi Emm you are a gifted writer...when I read your travelblog its almost at times like your voice is changing in my head....very enjoyable take real good care
cheers! Well, i was looking for pictures on the london eye on google and decided to use yours [showing a friend on MSN what i went on today]..hope you dont mind! Anyway, to get the pictre i had to go into your blog, and i'm afraid i found myself reading about london, coldness and godalming! [sorry - seems a bit voyeuristic but there's a fascination with the perspective of 'the Other' on our little island!]
Right - long story short - thanks! Interesting reading. A bit like Michael Palin ;-)
Good luck with the rest of your travels ...and the care work!
Sean
gillensean@hotmail.com
GEEEEEEE OMG Emma, I sure am glad you are alive! God that is horrendous that idiot driver! Obviously you have travels mercies with you! I am so glad you are alright. Catherine
Yay! I'd love to check out beltane in Edinburgh some time. I'm an enthusiast when it comes to these kinds of things for sure.
cheers,
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Kewwwwwwwwwwl Keep up the diary whenever you can, Aussie Emma. So interesting to read. Have sent an e-mail to you.
The V from saltmine Libraryland - Vince
Wow
Wow Emma, it sounds like your having a great time in Thailand! :-) I hope you stay safe during your trip and I look forward to reading more of your updates!
Zach
- Zach
21 years of age, soon-to-be former resident of Cairns, Qld, Australia. (Go the Aussies!).
I am about to do the big European Tour after two years of saving for it and with almost no research.....Greece is where, now?
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I plan on being entirely frank in my journals - for me, this website is more about keeping in touch with loved ones than communicating to the masses of unknowns out there.....so some of what I write will no doubt be private and nothing whatsoever to do with the Travelling itself. Deal with it.
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Rope Bridge
I was near here a few years ago and I thought it looked very scary, did not go over it. Your picture does not look scary but it does not show the water below.