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Touristing and it was Good

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Day 29, Thursday, July 4th. Happy Birthday America.   Glasgow, Scotland. Steps 25019 Wandering the city today there was a smell in the air that reminded of Prague and Budapest.  European.   Graffiti/Mural The Clyde Bridge Arc is at a diagonal across water.  The population of Glasgow is about 600,000.   Walked to George Square and got a 2 day ticket for the City Hop On, Hop Off bus.  I qualify for the ‘consession’ rate (senior citizen).  Sat on the top open level and rode in the cold wind.  Used the jacket and scarf brought along, just in case, the ‘in case’ was needed.   The bus went past:  Glasgow Cathedral (tomorrow), Merchant Square, Barras Market (might go on Saturday), People’s Palace, Central Station, Clyde Bridge Arc, Scottish Events, Clydeside Distillery, Riverside Museum with the Tall Ship.   Inside the Kelvingrove  Hopped off at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum where 2 hours were happily spent. Then walked to Un...