June in Scotland feels like a very extended spring – temperatures in the 50’s and 60’s persist and I realize that my summer wardrobe will likely get little wear here. This past weekend it was lovely – in the mid-60’s and sunny though a bit breezy. We ventured to that lovely “Pollok Country Park” that… Continue reading Country Park in the City
Cosmic Speculation?
Yesterday we ventured into the Scottish countryside to view a garden like none other I’ve ever seen. The “Garden of Cosmic Speculation” was built on a 30-acre estate by Maggie Keswick and Charles Jencks over a number of years on an estate that Maggie inherited from her parents. The garden’s design celebrates and was inspired… Continue reading Cosmic Speculation?
Alive with Song
I would say one of the most difficult parts of living abroad has been the social aspect. Exacerbated by the pandemic, that part of my settling in has been quite slow. A while back I joined an online Meetup group run by Michael, a man who posts different cultural events happening in the Glasgow area… Continue reading Alive with Song
Craft Town, Scotland
I know it’s so old school to admit it, but I love paper. Writing letters and postcards, getting the mail, peering through magazines, etc. And I tend to clip things of interest from magazines. That’s how I somehow holed away an article from a craft magazine some years ago about somewhere called “Craft Town, Scotland”,… Continue reading Craft Town, Scotland
Taking the High Road
My father’s recent visit was wonderful. He’s back home now, but I thought I would share some of our experiences in the next blogs. Scotland is made up of the Highlands, to the north and northwest and the Lowlands, to the south and northeast. I’ve heard that only 10% of Scotland’s population live in the… Continue reading Taking the High Road
Ships, Trains, and Automobiles
It’s very exciting to have my dad as our first visitor here in Glasgow! On our first full day in Glasgow, we visited the Riverside Museum, which sits along the Clyde River, the storied waterway that was the lifeblood to the city as an industrial and trading hub over centuries. The museum, built in 2011,… Continue reading Ships, Trains, and Automobiles
Around the Neighborhood
First, a shout-out to my dad, who is celebrating his birthday today. Happy Birthday!! I’m counting down the days until I head home for a work meeting in Philly and a brief visit with family. A trip to the U.S. for less than a week is pretty crazy except that on the way back, my… Continue reading Around the Neighborhood
The Lure of Scottish Lakes
We say “lake” and the Scots say “loch”. It’s a little like “pot-A-to/pot-AH-to, tom-A-to/tom-AH-to, let’s call the whole thing off”. Whatever you call them, lochs are certainly an iconic part of Scotland. Apparently, there are 30,000 of them. So far, I’ve seen about less than a handful up close, so lots to go. First, let… Continue reading The Lure of Scottish Lakes
Discovering Glasgow Gems
I’ve been in somewhat of a hibernation since my New Year post. This year so far has been rather quiet on the exploration front: trying to juggle my two part-time jobs + everyday chores + way too many migraines + blustery rainy weather + COVID caution = not a lot of space for fun. I… Continue reading Discovering Glasgow Gems
New Year with a Greek Twist
We arrived back from a visit with my family on Wednesday. Due to UK Coronavirus protocols, we are required quarantine at home until we get the results back from a test taken on the second day after our return. D. received his results back late on New Year’s Eve, but I’m still waiting for mine.… Continue reading New Year with a Greek Twist