Hello Glasgow

Did you know that the city of Glasgow was one of the locations for the movie "World War Z" starring Brad Pitt?  Glasgow streets were transformed to be the city of Philadelphia.

Just a little tidbit I read.

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland.  Deb and I took a 'Megabus' to Glasgow and spent a day in this busy city.  Only 8 sterling pounds each returned, and one hour away...awesome deal.

Funny thing happen though when we arrived.  The first huge building we saw was a Cineworld.  The world's tallest cinema with 18 big screens.  The movie "The Hunger Games-Catching Fire" was showing for it's last day.  We hadn't seen it yet and wanted to......so......our tour of Glasgow began at the movie theatre.  

Popcorn with sugar or salt, they don't put butter (or even have any available) on it in the UK. 

 Ice cream bars it is.

Fantastic movie....must be seen on a BIG screen.

Deb and I got the Rick Steves' book out and began a wee journey through Glasgow.  We decided to stay mostly on the main drag as it is a big city, and to be honest we didn't feel quite as safe and comfortable about exploring it.  Not to deter anyone from visiting Glasgow, but it was a bit of an off day for us.  We had expected that after travelling for two and a half months.  And that's ok.

The Nelson Mandela Place is the small square around St. George's.  The people of Glasgow still mourn and remember Nelson Mandela as there are fresh flowers placed below this sign.

A pedestrian only boulevard, Buchanan Street, was filled with people, street performers, children playing, cafes, tea rooms, and many, many shops along the way.

This young gal with the guitar had a big singing voice.  She sounded like a cross between Adele and Feist.  

Glasgow has a population of about 600,000.  Busy Buchanan Street with the sun and a little sprinkle of rain.

This fellow was multitalented.  He played a wicked violin but also was walking a tight rope, not just standing on it.  Amazing.

Who thinks these architecture designs up?  This one is quite special.  The decorations on the front of it is actually a peacock?  It covers the top two floors and the plume of metallic feathers sparkles in the sunlight.  Wow!

Nero coffee house is the Starbucks of the UK although Starbucks is also everywhere.  Delicious cappuccinos.  It almost looks like a wee castle on a foundation?

A Robbie Burns statues in George Square.  The tartan tam and scarf are not part of the statue? Someone has placed it on him?  This was the week before Robbie Burns night.

I think he looks great.

It was a short visit for us in Glasgow.  Deb and I realize that cities aren't really where our hearts lie.  We love the smaller towns and villages....or like Edinburgh were the city feels like a small town.  

The clock (statue) is chiming 5pm....gotta catch our bus back to Edinburgh.