Well, it is the time for my birthday and I wanted to explore somewhere new. The weather forecast for Montreux was rain, so we knew we would get out for an overnight somewhere. The area of Switzerland that borders on Italy used to be Italy until some battle in the 1500’s. Still looks and feels like Italy too. Everyone speaks Italian, the houses are in a different style, the climate is Mediterranean and the vegetation is tropical! So is the weather, and that is exactly what I was looking for!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Glasgow
Arrived here in Glasgow on Sunday. I'm spending the week with my 4 DBA colleagues and learning more about research and discussing my research direction (or lack thereof).
I'm enjoying what little I've had time to see in Glasgow. The air, the light, and even some of the grotty old buildings remind me of Halifax. Last night our professors took us to Ross Priory, an old manor house an hour's drive from Glasgow belonging to Strathclyde. We walked along the shore of Loch Lomond and through the gardens before sitting down for a wonderful supper (saddle of lamb for me). Later back in the city I went to a nearby bar, the Nice-n-Sleazy, to watch open mike performances... some excellent musicians and original tunes.
Only 1.5 days left before returning to Montreux... and Wondy!!!
I'm enjoying what little I've had time to see in Glasgow. The air, the light, and even some of the grotty old buildings remind me of Halifax. Last night our professors took us to Ross Priory, an old manor house an hour's drive from Glasgow belonging to Strathclyde. We walked along the shore of Loch Lomond and through the gardens before sitting down for a wonderful supper (saddle of lamb for me). Later back in the city I went to a nearby bar, the Nice-n-Sleazy, to watch open mike performances... some excellent musicians and original tunes.
Only 1.5 days left before returning to Montreux... and Wondy!!!
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