Gone Nomad

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, an industrial hive which has swallowed up nearby towns as it expanded over the last couple centuries. Mike and I grabbed a bus and spent the day there on Sunday to check out the city and visit some friends.

Despite the occasional washes of rain the Radiohead show was a blast. Strangely, being too far from the stage to see the band might have made it a lot more fun. I can explain...

For Stuart, Mike, and I, Sunday was full of activity. Horizontal water, painted flags, and a whole lotta awesome. Awesome!

I can't believe my time in Edinburgh is already up. The past three-and-a-half weeks have been brilliant. I've done a fair amount of touristy things, gotten to know the city a bit, and met a lot of great people (let me know when you're in Vancouver!).

Tonight I'm off to Galway, Ireland in search of new adventure!

Either I really like galleries or I just get myself into situations where I end up visiting them. During the three-and-a-half weeks I spent in Edinburgh I didn't do a whole lot of touristy stuff. I explored Edinburgh Castle, climbed Arthur's seat, and dropped into the National Museum but that's about it.

I went to four galleries.

On Saturday I took a bus tour of Burren, including the Cliffs of Moher. I was skeptical but it turned out to be an amazing experience where I saw caves, tombs, and castles and heard many stories about Ireland.

On Saturday I took the Burren bus tour and had a great time so Sunday found me on another bus headed for Connemara. We saw plenty of Irish country side and the magnificent Kylemore Abbey.

Alan, in a award-winning show of Irish adventure and hospitality, drove me across the countryside in search of a uniquely Irish experience. We found it on a hike with brilliant views, a refreshing swim, and a fun fair which caught us off guard in the small town of Kenmare.

Thanks to Alan, my stay in Cork has been bloody savage (yes, a good thing). I definitely got a unique perspective of the area and London's got tough act to follow.

Phew I've been in London for over a week and finally an update.