Today and some yesterdays

Another fantastic day here; today after the last 2 days of driving, we decided to hop the train into Glasgow - a quick trip and a few great attractions there we had in mind.

The West Kilbride Station is at the bottom of Law Hill and the Glasgow Station is right downtown, so all in all an easy trip. We set off on foot through the downtown; there was a nice promenade, so we decided to find some refreshments.

We stopped into Prince Charles Square; a nice old courtyard square that had been turned into a grand atrium and made into a mall. The top two floors were the highest quality "food court" that I have ever seen. Checked out 5 places menus before we found the one we wanted - indecision was due to great choices, not poor.

The place we ate specialized in great Teas and that, but we waited dutifully 'til noon and ordered lunch boards... One Celtic and One Fromagerie. I wish we had taken photos!! There was lamb, venison, salmon, great cheeses, salad, brown bread and oatcakes (don't knock an oatcake until you've had one in Alba). The beer was cold, the atmosphere great and the food was everything we had hoped for.

Set off on a hike to Kelvingrove Museum; a little of a disappointment, but a few nice items. Got an impromptu lesson in Gaelic in a Kilt shop; she was impressed by my ability to pronounce, but I was only a parrot and can now just repeat one word - Failte - the welcome. Unfortunately, it's pronounced about 100 different ways depending on city or country, lowland or highland, etc. Still, great fun.

Since we've missed a few days, I'll just let some photos speak for themselves. Today was the first really rainy day, so you'll be spoiled by most of the sunlight in the photos.