Jen and Dave: Adventuring

We woke up suddenly today to the fire alarm. Blearily getting dressed and going downstairs, we realized they take these very seriously. We were among the last out of the building. Shortly thereafter, six fire trucks arrived, departing as they declared all clear. Certainly an exciting introduction to Glasgow.

Today was mostly about goals, and we took care of most quite quickly. First up were UK sims with the provider with better rural coverage (Vodafone). Next, we checked out the walking route to where our day tours would leave from. Finally, we found the local Mountain Warehouse to pick up some hiking poles (as they aren’t carry-on-only compatible).

After errands were mostly run, we found a chippy for some lunch then walked across town to the Kelvingrove Museum.

The city museum is in a massive and impressive building, and has a huge variety of collections, making it a great way to spend half a day.

We walked back via the riverfront, which was reminiscent of the days of industry, mixed with showstopping buildings and bridges.

Dinner was on a patio beside the Glasgow Museum of Modern Art, for pasta, homemade focaccia, and a cold beverage.

The last stop of the night was a Tesco Express for some fruit, bars, and other snacks for our next day’s travels. Returning to the hotel, we had barely made it to our room when the heavens opened. Wide. It was incredible, overflowing infrastructure and flooding the streets. Perfect timing.