Friday in Glasgow

The rest of our flight went without a hitch and we landed in Glasgow about eight hours later (around 8a.m. local time). After clearing customs we changed our bags, got our bearings, changed some dollars into pounds sterling, brushed our teeth and got on the bus for downtown. Once we made it into the city proper we found our way to our first lodging site, the Mary Macdonald Hall at the Glasgow School of Art. They let the dorm rooms when school isn’t in session - which is a great deal for budget travelers. We couldn’t check in yet, but were able to leave our bags and head out to explore the city.

First stop - high tea! We had read about a tea room designed in the art deco style, The Willows, that isn’t far from the art school. As you can see we started the trip in style! Next we went to some secondhand stores, and the visitors center. Armed with maps, an all day bus pass and comfy walking shoes we headed out to see the City Chambers where the local government does its work - what a lovely building. Then on to the oldest house in Glasgow and the Cathedral. It was all simply beautiful. And to top it off there was about to be a wedding at the church. We saw lots of ladies in hats and with feathers in their hair, a piper in full Scottish regalia and the wedding party pulled up in white Rolls Royces! Quite the affair!! But since we weren’t invited we made our way back to officially check in to our lodgings. . . .more to come - we finally have wi-fi access, on the bus between glasgow & edinburgh!