Blustery on Arran

I have been away on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition this weekend to Arran. There was great excitement from pupils and staff alike when Ally McCoist was spotted on the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, and he good-naturedly posed for a few photos. We had a really fun time and the pupils were in good spirits despite heavy rain and winds on Saturday. Unfortunately they got lost on the first day so their walk took much longer than it should have, but they stayed cheerful and learned from their mistakes which is what the expedition is all about. I laughed when one of the boys told me he was lighting some candles outside his tent "to set the mood!" I don't think he managed to light them in the tempest! The teachers enjoyed a curry in Carolyn's tent on Saturday evening; I enjoyed the company of my Dukie chums very much. Today the weather was much better and the walk was more straightforward so everyone ended up having time for a wander around Brodick and we popped into Arran Aromatics and the Arran Cheese shop for some retail therapy before catching the ferry.

When I got home James and Davie were still a couple of hours away on their way back from a day trip to Glencoe, so I unpacked, put on a washing and played with the kitties before making the tea. A very pleasant weekend indeed.