glasgow
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Last week I attended a conference in Glasgow. As I flew into Glasgow I was struck by how green the countryside was, a sure sign of recent rain, and the abundance of trees in bloom. Spring had sprung in Glasgow. Coming from Brisbane where spring doesn't really exist, I really noticed the change in season.
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The conference was held at the Exhibition Centre in Glasgow, about a 15 minute walk from Glasgow University.
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During one of the breaks I walked through the suburb of Finnieston in search of blossoms.
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I found pretty doorways.
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And I found tulips. I think a little garden gnome might be lurking in there as well.
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I crossed the bridge to Kelvingrove Park.
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It was a bit chilly that day.
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I walked through Kelvingrove Park in search of blossoms.
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I didn't see any in the park, instead I found banks of azaleas and rhododendrons.
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I made it up the hill to Glasgow University and this is what I found.
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I walked through the stately campus and then back to the conference.
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I found these blossoms in my friend Kay's garden. I think they're apple blossoms, plum blossoms and of course, rhododendrons.
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That's all from my few days in Glasgow. My next post will be from London.
See you all again soon.
Bye for now,
Jillian
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