We left our little hostel and wound and twisted through gorgeous countryside, occasionally stopping to let some sheep cross the road, and found our way to Lanark. In Lanark, we enjoyed a medieval festival, learning about Scottish and English history while watching reenacted battles and trying the local fare (oat cakes, stovies, beet root, and carrot soup). Surprise, surprise, the kids were still hungry so we topped that meal off with pizza.
Back to the Clio and into Glasgow where we found our modern and spacious apartment (picture), which we will share with Amy (she arrived today) and her family (they arrive Thursday).
We walked along the river Clyde to the conference center so Amy and I could register for the 12th World Congress on Pain and check out the reception. The whole family and Amy slid into the reception, which has a great Celtic band playing, buffet tables with food (aalmon, chicken, salad, fruit, some other stuff, and haggis), free wine and other beverages, and a tuxedo-clad Sean Connery celebrity look-alike.
Rachelle, Amy, and I had some wine and talked with research buddies and colleagues. Noah and Liv met many people and announced each time, "We ate sheep intestines!" It was a great time and a wonderful walk back to our apartment through Glasgow.
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