Day 14: Kirkintilloch to Strathblane

May 1

Kilometers: 16

Ascent: 63

Today was a little warmer than yesterday, no need for s jacket. Today I walked along John Muir Way on a dismantled railway. I was afraid that it would be very hot, but most of the way there were lots of trees on both sides. Lots of tacos again today, but it was easier to walk on the side, many times there were paths close to the tarmac, much softer for my feet.

I met a lot of people along the way (though you can't tell from the photos). One man told me of a nice café, The Fells Coffee House. It wasn't too far out of the way and I felt an urge to check it out.

I'm so glad I did! The apple slice with custard was divine.

Wild garlic everywhere 

I found a bench to sit on. And what a view!

As the day wore on it got warmer. The closer I got to town the more benches there were along the trail, and I sat down on anything sitable to drink some water and rest my feet. On one of those benches I met Stephen from Milngavie, who was out for a bike ride. We had a nice chat, at least I think we did, I didn't understand more than maybe half of what he said (he was very nice, really!). 

Today may well have been the best day I'll have while I'm here!