Trip to Loch Lomond~

Its our first batch trip together ( well most of us ) to Loch Lomond! Was actually a last minute decision as the night before the trip, Shirley got hold of a piece of paper - A Walk in the Countryside, which was only for international students with a charge of just 5 Pounds! From there, we started informing everyone and was a success as many of them turned up in the morning for the trip!

Picture! Picture!

We then met up with other international students who where at George Square at 10am. Jamie, the tour guide then took us all to the ticket office at Glasgow Queen Street Station (just near by) to purchase our train tickets to Balloch. It took us about half an hour -more or less to reach the destination.

Those who were going as well - walking towards Queen Street station.

Return tickets from Glasgow Cen/QST to Balloch Central

Yippee~ Got and ticket and cant wait to get on the train!

The girls again...
...and the guys~

Oh, forgot to tell u is that it started to drizzle when we on our way to Balloch...although we did wish that it didnt rain but it still did anyway...would have been better if it was sunny...sigh. However, that did not stop us from enjoying our day! Soon enough we arrived at Balloch. It was really different from Glasgow City central ya, it's a more home-y and peaceful place as there were houses and gardens everywhere, people walking their pet dogs, etc.. compared to the city.

We walked in Balloch Castle Country Park and appreciated what nature hav for us. Funny part was that Kelvin got smacked by a leaf right on this cheek and was stunned for a minute there. Couldnt believe that nature was against him?? Lol!

Lots of trees....and leaves falling/flying everywhere
( when the wind paid another visit )

Oo...r we here yet?
Balloch Castle

Nice view eh?? All greens and greens...

After taking pics and stuff...we continued another few kilometers and reached here...

Another breathtaking view... nice breeze at the lake

Here's the end of our trip around to the park...and oh, we had to walk alot..! Saw lots and lots of beautiful ducks and a few elegant swans around as well. ( help yourselves v more pics in fb )

Time to rest? Take a break? NO !!!!! More walking for us!! It was an endless walk for all of us...good exercise at the same time n seriously tiring but for Loch Lomond..its all worth it.

Loch Lomond
One of Scotland's biggest lochs... ( slightly misty due to the rain )

To just reach George Square ---> Get on the train to Balloch ---> Walk around Balloch Castle Country Park ---> To Loch Lomond ---> back to Glasgow Central.... it took us half a day, from 10am to 6pm. With all the walking...its still worth it as i get to know how the countryside looks and feels like. =)

Taking a short break while waiting for the rest...

That is all for now~

~Shiennee~