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Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Glasgow...what was that about?

We think Glasgow could be a great city, but it left it's welcome mat in the cupboard for us. It's a bit schitzo though, because we did have some brilliant moments while there. On the plus side: Kelvingrove Museum is brilliant, we did not have enough time to see it all and would go back - if ever you are in Glasgow go & see it - they've just completed a big refurbishment so it's all shiny and new (so to speak). We had a fine Indian meal, incomparable to anything we've had in Oz, different but damn fine!! Nut case taxi drivers all around, swearing & carrying on the whole way. The downside was we wasted a heap of time on our first afternoon because nothing is signposted & although it is a symmetrical sort of city, nothing is easy to find. The tourist board has some work to do! Anyway, with more careful planning or a local guide I am sure anyone could think Glasgow is great!

1 Comments:

  • Hi Graeme and Cait,

    Glad you are having a great time.
    I am disappointed you didn't 'maintain the brash Aussie tradition' by rocking up to see the Malcolm Clan dude without an 'appointment' (:-)...Seriously though it is a very nice part of Scotland.
    Glasgow is a mixed bag, as it doesn't reveal its qualities unless you spend a reasonable amount of time there, and preferably with a local. As getting to know the Glaswegians and their pater(and night life)is really what Glasgow is all about - different to the majestic scenery of Edinburgh. Edinburgh people can be a little snooty when referring to their Glaswegian compatriots 30 mins down the road.
    Regards,
    Scott

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:07 PM  

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