Had a breakfast of yesterday's left-overs in grumpy mood because our ticket said we docked at 09:00 but instead we docked at 10:00. We disembarked at 10:30 and felt the pressure of a deadline because the train home was booked for 12:50 and we were unsure how easy it would be to find the Cycleway from the port, and because we know what British cycle paths are like (a slalom ride of dog muck and broken glass) and a puncture was the last thing we needed! As it happened, the path was easy to find, there were some nice new sections, and despite the prediction of much shattered glass being proven correct, no punctures occurred. We made good progress, stopped for photos on the riverside, and arrived at the station 11:30. Then we found that the train was delayed 38 minutes. Having sat around drinking coffee we moved on to the platform in good time to discover ... our watches were still set to European time!!! So another hour to wait! No need for any stress after all; we could have dawdled along in the sun after all. Train arrived, bikes were loaded, and we collapsed into our seats on a busy train to Aberdeen. Arriving Aberdeen 38 minutes late, we confirmed that due to a Scotrail strike there were no trains to Inverurie so we loaded up and cycled out to friends for tea (thanks Anne & Alec). With our bikes safely stored in their garage, we lugged the panniers over to ARI and caught the bus home. So, tomorrow we get the bus back in to pick up the bikes and cycle home. It's not exactly the way we planned the last leg of the trip!
18.2 km;
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