Today we took the train to Glasgow. Our intention was to wander around and find many of the buildings designed or influenced by Charles Rennie Mackintosh but as it was pouring with rain we made our way as quickly as we could to Glasgow School of Art where we took the official tour of the building. It was superb with most of the original detailed features in place and we learned the reasons behind the design. A great tour.

Afterwards we made our way to the Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchihall Street and had lunch with, of course, tea. To sit in this space, which in itself is a work of art, munching on delicate sandwiches off plates with a Mackintosh design and drinking tea - heaven.

Mid afternoon found us back on the train and then meeting up with Tony &amp; Jude in Edinburgh. Coffee on the top floor of Jenners department store overlooking Prince's Street Gardens. It was great to catch up.

We met up later for a light dinner before heading off to see Mark Thomas, Extreme Rambling (Walking the Wall). This was a discourse on the trials and tribulations of him walking the border between the Isreali and the Palestinian lands. As a well known political, comedic activist this was a must see show. He surpassed our expectations, playing to a full house he made a very strong political point with pace, comedy and passionate belief. His use of language, the descriptions of his experiences made us feel as though we were with him on this extreme and dangerous walk. We left better informed, entertained and with an opinion on the situation that Israelis and Palestinians face every day.

As we turned out of the very humid venue it was raining once again. Will it ever stop...