We had a leisurely start to the day, and a walk around the block, before heading to the station. One landmark we hadn’t remarked on previously was a mounted Wellington – with a cone on his head. Glasgow spends £10,000 a year removing cones from his head, yet there is always a cone – sometimes different than the day before.
Getting to Central Station we were amused to find a Tim Hortons. Posters cited the “iconic” Iced Capp as available.
The train ride to Ardrossen was uncomplicated and comfortable, going through Stevenston, which amused Jen. The train lined up intentionally with the ferry, and we were off!
When we arrived at Brodick on the Isle of Arran, it was pouring rain. We geared up, and were still quiet drippy by the time we reached our accommodation some 600 meters away.
This portion of our trip was arranged by Gemini Travel (accommodations with breakfast, transfers, baggage transfers, and logistics notes). Jen generally does not give up control that easily, but they did a great job and knew how to make it all work. We look forward to it.
After settling and seeing the rain stop, we went for a waterfront walk before dinner at the Douglas Hotel bistro.
Post dinner was repacking for a hiking paradigm, and getting some good sleep in before our hiking adventures begin.
Jen and Dave: Adventuring 
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