Travelling on

Stratford-upon-Avon was a v short visit, just overnight then the morning. So I hopped on a red bus, did the sightseeing thing, then wandered along the Avon a little, saw more narrow boats, swans, & rowers.
Anyway I moved on to The Lakes District, Cumbria, for a couple of days. It is gorgeous there. I went on two day trips, one to the Beatrix Potter locations, & then on to see some of the lower lakes including a short cruise, & wandered round another stone circle. The second was to some of the higher lakes & passes, even saw the Irish Sea, & explored a Roman ruin while dodging sheep dags.
I've spent some days in Brampton, also in Cumbria, catching up with an old school friend. We went to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo & I loved that. There was a band from New Zealand & a marching girl team, totally stole the show of course. Even included a little gangnam! The whole show was great, well worth the trip. I walked along a section of Hadrians Wall, only finding out at the end that it was a 'moderate' stretch, not the 'easy' I had hoped for. Thanks, Alan!
Now I'm in Glasgow & today I have followed a trail of Charles Rennie Macintosh stuff. (Great word 'stuff') Macintosh was a Scots architect, artist, interior designer, & was married to Margaret MacDonald Macintosh, also an artist, sculptor, textile & interior designer. I started at the Hunterian Museum & viewed Roman artefacts from the Antonine Wall, another Roman wall built in Scotland. Then found out I needed to be at the Hunterian Art Gallery. That was where the Macintosh reconstructed house was. The house was amazing, loved the lounge especially. The Art Gallery is at the University of Glasgow & while I was there Eduroam Wifi kicked in which was a bonus. Next place was the Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery for a Macintosh exhibit, great, with the Glasgow Style Gallery, great, plus I walked through some other exhibits, then on to the Willow Tea Rooms designed by Charles Rennie Macintosh. I stayed there for a late lunch, had a good look around, lovely place & a good meal. The last place I visited was The Lighthouse, home to the Macintosh Centre, a great exhibit & interesting as they had made models of 'unbuilt' Macintosh buildings as well as his built. I enjoyed my day & Macintosh was obviously the highlight. I did do another red bus tour yesterday arvo which gave me a good overview of the central city.
I decided a few days ago that I was all 'historied' out so following the Macintosh trail was a pleasant change & another aim achieved. Even though I missed out five other pertinent buildings! Couldn't get to them all in one day.
Tomorrow the seaside for some beach walks & relaxation.