Journey around Glasgow

The library is not open on Sundays so we are not able to post / check email. But hey, guess we shouldn't be doing that on a Sunday anyway :)

It appears as if we will have to open the Easy Access bank account. After doing a bit more research on it it doesn't seem like it will be too bad. Today we are off to the University to talk to the department head and learn about how my classes are going to work out. In addition, we will learn how we are going to pay for our rent and utilities - hopefully.

After a few days here in the city things are starting to get a little better. We have travelled a TON around the city and must say that the public transportation is fantastic. It takes a little bit to figure out how it all works but once you do getting around is very easy. I wouldn't want to drive in the city that is for sure, but it looks like I will have to figure that out as well by the time my parents come out to visit.

So we went to our church ward on Sunday and it went really well. Our chapel is the stake center. There are 9 wards that belong to the Glasgow stake. The odd thing is that our building, and chapel, is rather small for a stake center. The members of our ward are all really great and very helpful - which really does go to prove that the church is the same everywhere. There were about six other Americans that go to our ward. In fact, we have quite the cosmopolitan ward because we also have some Chinese families and African families. We even have plans for Thanksgiving all ready. One of the Americans, who just got married to a Scot, puts on a Thanksgiving dinner for the Americans every year. Can't wait! Oh, and I should mention that if we take the bus to church it costs us £5.00 or just over $10.00. We will be able to walk most of the time I imagine, just not when it is raining.

On Saturday we went to Ikea. Really huge place. It was about a 20 minute bus ride. Here is a picture of it here for the Camerons.

Also, I have a photo of the Mitchell Library. It is the largest library in Europe and it is only a 5 minute walk from our flat. The library is 8 floors, 6 of them are public access.

Will probably post again later tonight to update you all on our progress.

Cheers <---- You see that. I am slowly converting into a Scot!