Of course more than one full day would have been great, but at least we had this one day and we did try to get around the area a bit.

We began with coffee in our room. Now how exciting is that? But they had one of those pod machines so it wasn’t as bad as what other places so far have provided. After showering and putting things away we headed out.

We began by walking one long street, aiming for the direction of Glasgow University. As we walked we kept our eyes open for a spot to get better coffee and a light breakfast and we did find that eventually, having our coffee and pastel de nata. How fun to have something we remembered from our Portugal portion of the 2023 trip.

From there it was more walking. I could see evidence (some towering, Harry Potteresque buildings) of nearing the university. That also mean we were getting close to an art museum that had been recommended. We walked by a small river, and again a coned statue.

Sure enough, we landed at the Kelingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

It had been recommended several times, and one reason was to see a Salvador Dali piece. Heh … not there! Turns out that was on loan. But still we enjoyed it, as there was definitely more to see.

There was also something to hear. Which we did, while eating a very light lunch.

Then we aimed for the university itself. The old buildings are pretty amazing.

After spending time there we went toward the west end. We (or at least I) was hoping to see some of the graffitied walls (really more art than graffiti) and while we saw a few things we didn’t wind up where more of that was, but time was ticking.

We headed down toward the river and walked along side of that. A nice man saw us looking at our map and told us how to get back to the city center, which was only an hour or so away. It was a nice easy walk, although I wasn’t wearing my walking shoes. This turned out to be an issue: the doggone Velcro on my nice Rieker shoes wasn’t sticking well. How annoying! In addition every time I bent over to reattach the strap my back would loudly complain. It took a bit of time to get back to standing up straight! But so it goes. I’m stubborn and I managed.

We walked past the other train station in Glasgow …

And another two walls that caught my eye.

When we got back to our hotel we had crisps and a pint. Do I sound like I belong here now? I think a wee bit.

Back to our room to put our feet up before we went out to our dinner at the Butterfly & the Pig, only a short walk away.

As we were leaving we noticed there were two (conservatory, as we read on the sign) musicians playing in the bar (fiddle & guitar). I’d have taken a photo, but right above them was a huge TV and a McDonald’s commercial was playing. Sort of ruins the mood.

Now we are back in our room, and I’ve packed all I’m able to pack for the train ride tomorrow.

G’night!