Glasgow, Scotland

The first leg of the cruise is very port intense, a port every single day. One has to save energy to make it through without total exhaustion. Thankfully, I am sleeping better but it is still physically taxing to be on tour every day.   I just hope the left knee holds up especially when there are so many stairs wherever we go.  But then again, I’m afraid I might miss something so I will keep on going. Besides, who knows if we’ll ever get back here again.

The skies in Glasgow Scotland were heavy and gray, threatening to rain all day. Once again, the weather cooperated and only sprinkled while we were out walking and rained while we were on the bus; we are living a charmed life! 

The port of Greenock is about 40 kilometers from Glasgow city center.  Today Michael and I actually were on the same excursion at the same time. We were not working and just got to enjoy the day. Our first stop took us to Glasgow Cathedral. It was built in the 1400s and it is also one of the few Scottish medieval churches (and the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland) to have survived the Reformation not unroofed. Surprisingly, it was a very beautiful church.

We then toured the city by bus, and stopped for a nature break where I took the opportunity to purchase a souvenir 😄.  We then toured the waterfront, located on the Clyde River, and saw many public venues such as museums, arenas and stadiums. There are many ornate beautiful old buildings here. Here are some pictures of Glasgow University, which sits atop a hill and is absolutely beautiful.