Monday May 5

Greenock, Scotland

Today we awoke still in the lovely town of Greenock on the banks of the River Clyde with a population of just over 41,000 people. We had no excursion planned so I got up early and went ashore for an hours walk around town before most people were up. I checked out part of the downtown area and a local square. After breakfast Gladys and I strolled around town checking out some other spots as well taking some photos of the lovely buildings and scenery here. 

We visited St. Mary's Catholic Church and spoke with Father Boyle for a little while. He was quite interesting and pointed out some places for us to check out including the Esplanade - a nice walk along the bank of the River Clyde for about 1.2 miles. There are some photos below as well as some of the homes and streets in the heart of the downtown.

We had another lovely dinner this evening. For starters Gladys had Greek Salad while I had Cod Baccalo which is deep fried salt cod. Tonight they had the cod mashed, covered in a batter and deep fried. It was ok but not my favourite way to cook salt cod. We both had lamb shank for our main along with a salmon dish from our waiter. The salmon was great but we just couldn't eat the risotto. For dessert Gladys had crepes while I had a chocolate mousse.

We attended a magic-comedy show afterwards and Gladys was picked from the audience to play a part in one of his tricks. After that show we went to the Ensemble Lounge to listen to some easy listening music.

Our dinner!

On our veranda with Greenock in the background.

Loved this sign on the street.

Bagatelle - a beautiful senior's home - from the outside at least.

Loved the name of this pub.

What about the Handicap Parking Sign - you gotta love it!

Next 3 photos show the view of Greenock from our veranda.

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Several photos from inside the church. It is over 200 years old and magnificent. We lit a few candles too.

The Esplanade

Swan next at the start of the walk.

Gladys on the Esplanade.

Some of the many monuments around town.

Ginger the horse - tribute to the powerful horses that contributed to the development along the Clyde.

Tribute to the men who lost their lives in World War 2.

Men of the Clyde. Stature represents an industrious Greenock.

Presented to the town by the Royal Navy for the town's help through the years.

Called Great Greenockians.

The Yard Men depicts memories in the working lives of ordinary shipbuilders of the Clyde.

The Ebb & Flow - form of seating based on the forms of kelp and sealife featuring a local seal.

First fishing buoy laid to aid navigation in 1880.

A few streets from around town.