Day 1607: Glasgow

A lovely woman working at information booth shared with us, "I love this city.  I came here from Poland nine years ago and now it is my home."  We feel right at home here, too.  Of course, we are visitors and do not have to make a living here, but it is welcoming and friendly.  All except the man who stepped on my ankle and left me bruised and hobbling without saying a single word.

We wandered this city till my sisters could not walk any more.  Clanadonia, the drum and bagpipe band was again performing in the main square.  Steve asks if they had a new album out because he already has their first two.  They were really pleased to meet an American fan.

Two new, unobtrusive entrances to the underground subway system have been added to one of the main streets.  Build of glass and steel, they blend into the style of the city.  Nancy commented that she would hardly know she was in a foreign country by looking at the store fronts. All the big name designers and stores have a strong presence here.

After the girls went to bed, my brother, Steve and I went to Waxy O'Connor's for a fantastic dinner.  It was an odd Alice in Wonderland type pub with twisting staircases and hidden rooms and bars.  When we finally found a bartender, he told us to find a table with menus and give him the order.  Well, they had a Sunday dinner just like we had growing up.  Roast beef, creamed potatoes, roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding with a little ball of stuffing in it, peas, carrots, broccoli and rich brown gravy over everything.  Delicious!  Just what we needed after 24 hours of travel.

Arriving in Scotland

Highlights of Glasgow

Clanadonia performing on Buchanan Street

Waxy O'Connor's

Our first spectacular dinner!