I'm in love with Arran...
Trip Start
May 28, 2010
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Trip End
Jun 09, 2010
Where I stayed
Belvedere Guest House
Brodick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sunday, May 30, 2010
The beginning...
Boarded a bus from Glasgow... but I bought a ticket to the wrong destination! So I had to take a train and back track for a little more than an hour. Then... I missed my stop (not by any fault of my own - of course... the door wouldn't open no matter how hard I pushed the damn button!!).
At this point I was starting to have second thoughts about coming to this Island (as I'm sure you can imagine!!). BUT, I finally made it to Ardrossan and boarded the ferry for the hour long ride to this spectacular Island.
Arran is a mountainous Island. The peaks are tall and oh so green. So, you can imagine, everywhere from the port is uphill, which wasn't very much fun with my too heavy suitcase (I wanna kiss the person who made luggage with wheels!).
I finally arrived at the Belvedere House (this grand Victorian looking house with shrubs and fragrant gardens galore!). I asked the friendly proprietor where I should go for some drinks. He recommended the Ormidale hotel because on Sundays locals (and anyone else) comes out for a little Scottish Folk jam session.
I had so much fun and met some fantastic people who I may run into when I get to Ft. William tomorrow. Before I leave for Ft. William though, I'm going to rent a bicycle and ride around the Island for a few hours. So... stay tuned!!
Comments
It sounds like your trip has had some interesting moments. Glad you made it safe and sound. I'm glad you have this site so we can follow where you are. Sooo cool. You have fun and stay safe. We love you.
Wow Caelyn, I love the idea of following along on your journey. It is beautiful eh? How many pubs have you visited? Be safe and keep sending pics. I hope you make memories to last a lifetime, and continue to share with your friends and family.
Love ya
WOW!!!! YOU ARE SUCH AN ADVENTUROUS PERSON AND THEREFORE YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE BORING. I LOVE THAT YOU HAVE SET THIS UP SO WE CAN SEE WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN AND WHERE YOU ARE GOING.. I LOVE YOU AND JUST WANT FOR YOU TO BE SAFE AND HAVE LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN. LOVE, AUNTIE BON
you go girl. have a ball. we get to live vicariously through you........what a joy you are and bring to everyone in your life. love you. keep the pictures and blog flowing. love you.........mom