The plan today was to visit the National Museum of Scotland. Maridith, however, would travel to a computer store to drop off her laptop. (While at home, she had spilled water on it, and since there was no place around there to get it repaired they had brought it with them.) Afterwards, she would join us at the museum for a snack then return to the computer store. This gal amazes me! I might have attempted independent travel through this unfamiliar city but only with great fear and in-trepidation. Not so Maridith!
After a thorough examination of the map by Bob of the route we would be taking, we walked to the appropriate bus stop. Upon close examination, we realized we were at the wrong stop. Adjusting our plan, we walked a little bit further to the next stop.
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| Don't worry about figuring this out, we didn't do much better! |
As we were standing in line at the bus stop, we were discussing our route and the time the bus would arrive that we needed to get on. We figured we had a little extra time, so I walked down to the coffee shop nearby while Bobby checked out a nearby shop. As I pondered over what type of coffee I would order, Bobby hurried in and pulled me out of line, for the bus was arriving sooner than expected. Good thing I hadn't placed my order!
Apparently, an older local couple who had overheard us discussing bus arrival times, had alerted the guys (after I had left) to the fact that we were mistaken about the time. So Bobby rounded me up and just in time too, thanks to kindness of that couple.
Now here's the funny part!
As we were preparing to get off the bus a little ole Scottish lady overheard Bob & Bobby discussing, with little regard for how easily they could be overheard, where we should be getting off the bus. Out of her kindness and familiarity of the area, she suggested the spot we should disembark. However, Bob wasn't accepting her advice, for he had the map that he had earlier studied in his hands. Bob, in a polite way sort of disagreed with her, to the point that she became rather insistent. Bobby wound up being the go between in the course of this polite argument.
Well, we got off where she instructed due to Bobby's insistence. As he was trying to manipulate the stroller, rather awkwardly, towards the door, I asked if he was sure the break was released. To which the little ole Scottish lady, who was obviously disgruntled with Bob for arguing with her about the correct stop replied (only in my hearing) "Probably not!"And I wouldn't be surprised if she added, "Arrogant Americans" when we were out of earshot!
Eating delicious scones at the museum's cafe!
Upon arriving at the museum, we made our way to the cafe where we were to meet Maridith. This is when cell phones come in real handy. As soon as Maridith was seated with us, I filled her in on the bus incident! She laughingly asked me, "They were arguing with a local about where to go?" When one is so confident in what they think they know, it can happen!
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