I was thinking about the train schedule for next Thursday. The early departure at six forty should give us enough buffer before the connection at Central Station.
If we arrive by nine, the walk to the venue is only about twelve minutes. I checked the platform numbers last night and they are posted near the north entrance.
My coworker mentioned that the return trip after five gets crowded, so an earlier afternoon slot might be more relaxed.
We can stop at the bakery near the old post office on the way back. They usually have the seeded rye still warm around two.
Let me know if you prefer the window seats on the left side of the car. I can reserve those tomorrow morning when the booking window opens.
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Regarding the parking situation near the botanical garden, I drove by last Sunday around noon.
The small lot behind the greenhouse was already full, but the street along the east fence had a few open spots.
Some of those spaces require a resident permit before ten in the morning, so afternoon parking should be fine without one.
My sister mentioned that the pay stations near the main gate accept cards now, not just coins.
If we go on a weekday, the tram on Mill Road drops you about two blocks from the visitor entrance.
That might be easier than searching for a spot. The walk from there passes the old stone bridge and a little cafe with outdoor benches.
We could meet at that cafe around half past eleven and head in together.