Beyond sad to say goodbye to Scotland, but I know I'll be back. Hopefully sooner rather than later...
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Snoot Boops for Greyfriars Bobby
This adorable doggo gets a lot of love and snoot boops from tourists and passersby on the street as it's believed that the statue's nose will bring about "good luck" if rubbed. This is Greyfriars Bobby. He was an adorable and loyal Skye Terrier who, legend has it, spent 14 years guarding the grave of… Continue reading Snoot Boops for Greyfriars Bobby
Umm, Hello, Front Desk? There are sheep in my shower.
Not gonna lie, I was pretty obsessed with this mural and it might be the reason why I booked this hotel. That being said, wish they had stated it was BYOW (bring your own washcloth and body wash). It's 2022, haven't we been through enough in the past 26 months that we deserve TOILETRIES gratis?… Continue reading Umm, Hello, Front Desk? There are sheep in my shower.
#FoodPorn: Nick’s NYC Deli & Donuts
Yeah, there's not much evidence of this delicious meal because we stuffed our pie holes pretty quickly but holy wow was it delish. Final meal in Glasgow! I did have a nutritious element -- spinach, mushroom, and cheese crepe and of course a lovely latte. Nom nom. "Hold me closer tiny donut!!" Terry's Chocolate Orange… Continue reading #FoodPorn: Nick’s NYC Deli & Donuts
#FoodPorn: Cottiers
Cottiers Theater is a 19th-century church now converted into a theater, bar, and fabulous restaurant. It was yet another rainy overcast day in Glasgow, so we ate inside what most likely was the former rectory. To my delight, it was very dog friendly and I became besties with a very sweet Aussie shepherd named Morgan.… Continue reading #FoodPorn: Cottiers
House for an Art Lover and all things Charles Rennie Mackintosh
In the late 90s, I visited the Art Institute of Chicago where I was first introduced to Charles Rennie Mackintosh at an exhibit comparing his art and architecture to local contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright. While I'd grown up driving past Wright's Prarie Style mansions in Oak Park, I'd never seen anything like Mackintosh's blend of… Continue reading House for an Art Lover and all things Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Glasgow, where even the subway has art!
I have to hand it to the Scottish subway system and their art. Stepped off the train at Hillhead Station to these ceramic tile murals that give me vibes of tarot mixed with art nouveau. Turns out this work was installed by a local artist, Alasdair Gray as part of a major renovation and modernization… Continue reading Glasgow, where even the subway has art!
Heading to Glasgow!
Today's travel is brought to you by the letter C and the word Chillin! Not only was I excited to head to Glasgow but I was excited to ride the electric rail. I really have to hand it to the Scottish Transport System, the stations are airy, bright, clean, and easy to navigate. Added bonus… Continue reading Heading to Glasgow!
Tried to go to Hogwarts, but I think my FAFSA got lost in the mail
My traveling companion treated us to the most amazing day trip around the Scottish Highlands where we got to take the Jacobite Steam Train (aka the Hogwarts Express) from Mallaig to Fort William as well as a lengthy tour through Highlands. Photos courtesy of the Highland Explorer Tours. It was a long day on the… Continue reading Tried to go to Hogwarts, but I think my FAFSA got lost in the mail
The Miracle of LemSip
Whelp, Beltane did us in. May Day which is a public holiday also ended up being a bit of an R&R recovery day for us. Hindsight being 20/20 we should have focused on being bundled like wilderness survivalists and/or we should have factored in a recovery day post-travel, but a few hours out in the… Continue reading The Miracle of LemSip