Hello to all my faithful readers out there! I am currently in Glasgow,Scotland having arrived from Belfast, Northern Ireland yesterday via ferry. I really liked Belfast much better than Dublin although there was less to do and see. It was smaller, less confusing and had a university-town like feel.
The ferry ride over was smooth and from the Scottish port of Stranraer, Scotland , I took a train to Glasgow. The Scottish countryside is amazingly beautiful. Today I wondered around the city and saw the cathedral, and some impressive art in some galleries and museums (the art galleries are generally free and I can appreciate it all from my studies at Lawrence). I am also now a pro at the Underground in the city.
My hostel for tonight is an old stone Victorian town house, which is very neat and spacious. It's very close to the University of Glasgow... I am on my way to the market to get pasta which is on the menu for tonight's dinner. In the UK it's quite expensive so while i love seeing everything here, I find myself wanting to move on to a cheaper or more affordable country.
I think tomorrow I'll head to the northeast of Scotland in the highlands for a day or two to see more of the natural beauty of the country and then I'll most likely book it to London. I'll know where I am headed after some more recon and due diligence tonight with the hostel owners or maybe I'll just pick a point on a map, hop on a train or bus (whichever is cheaper) and check it out.
Signing off from Hillhead Public Library in Glasgow, Scotland where I now have a four-week temporary membership! Oh the ways to get free Internet access...
Yours truly,
Nathan
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Just wanted you to know that you also have readers in Serbia. You already gave me a couple of good ideas from your travel blog entries... Rados
Oh yeah, you should put some pics on facebook, I guess that's the easiest way
sounds like the perfect adventure so far! love reading your posts - you do have readers! hope you're having fun and being safe! but most of all having FUN! ok - enough "!"s
Always a joy to read your posts Nathan and to know you are well! Grandma says to keep them coming and to tell you she loves you. She is keeping Aunt Viv updated too. We love you and miss you and look forward to seeing some pictures. You always had a good eye for taking pictures! HUGS, Mom, Dad & Cookie
Great museums and works of art: $0
Hospitality on the road ahead: $0
Memories of a trip that will last a lifetime: priceless
You are getting good at this travel writer thing, Nathan. Keep it up! I am glad to see you are enjoying this trip and keeping busy. London will amaze you, and it will feel a lot like it did when you were in the sea of 60,000 in Dublin. Safe travels!
il Duce
Though jealousy consumes me here I am so excited to keep up on your travels along with you. It sounds like you are a natural at getting around. I am looking forward to hearing about your trip as it progresses. Take care and travel safely!!
It's fun to read about your adventures. I am glad that you having a good time and seeing the sights. Hope it continues to go well!
-Bryce
Hi Nate! Your Mom gave me this contact as I really like reading of your travels. And the coincidence of meeting the people from Strasbourg was especially sentimental for me given my French pen pal, his wife and family live in a smaller town (Andolsheim) near Colmar and Strasbourg. Travel safely and thanks for the opportunity to relive some of my favoritte travel memories as a student in Europe. Marshall
This all sounds so exciting. Glad you're taking time to enjoy the local museums.
Janet
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