Scottish Fashion Accessories



We're in Glasgow now. First thing you need to know - we're in a public library that has a fully licensed bar! Oh, and free internet.




We've also made our first European clothing purchase! Any guesses what's in the Mark's and Spencer's bag?

You're right! Long (thermal) underwear.

It's bloody cold here - and rainy, although the sun is trying to come out now. Was this our lack of planning? It is July, right? And we are Canadians...

Anyway, we are really enjoying Scotland and are making full use of the 2 day "hop on, hop off" bus tour of Glasgow. Tomorrow we head to Oban, then a week in Iona, where internet access may be iffy. We'll be back online as we head south to Manchester in another 10 days.















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  1. UnknownJuly 15, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Glad to see you guys made it safely and have enjoyed your first few days. Where do you plan on packing the long underwear?!? After discussing your blog with mom we've decided that we would like to see more pictures per post...any chance you can accommodate?

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  2. EHJuly 17, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Wow I so miss Marks and Sparks- they had great cookies (and clearly long underwear something I have never shopped for- I must be WAY behind in current fasions)

    LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing your stories- hope your fun adventures continue.

    Erin

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