Travel
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Bonny Dundee
J and I went to Dundee today. When we arrived it was bright sunshine and the city was indeed looking very bonny. It had been our plan for me to go for my…
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Italy here we come
My last real holiday was in 2019 when J and I walked the Camino to Santiago together (and what a great time we had). R and I went to London for a week…
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To Helensburgh
J very kindly accompanied me to Helensburgh to see my Mum today. I did not think he would come as I was catching the 7:35am train from here and J does not like…
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More beaches
I went into Edinburgh this afternoon. Once again I marvelled at the wonderful Fife beaches. Miles and miles of untouched pristine sand – and no one on them. Not surprising at this time…
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I want to ride my bicycle…
I bought a bicycle a few weeks ago – I have wanted one for years, but in Lochgoilhead the choice was between a single track road up a very steep hill with forestry…
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Another trip out
Went on another trip to Edinburgh to see the podiatrist today. It was a lovely day and I saw another cruise ship sitting by the bridge. It took 25 minutes and cost £20…
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Tabletop Scotland
The three of us went to Tabletop Scotland at the Royal Highland Centre today. We foolishly decided to take the train/tram rather than the car. This was a big mistake because although it…
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The ladder progresses
Went back to my woodworking course today. Edinburgh was greatly improved with the end of the Festival (in that the trams and shops aren’t completely mobbed) but my instructor did point out that…
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Well done ScotRail
I went over to Helensburgh today. This was my third trip on the train network in three days – so that makes nine trains I have been on and all of them on…
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Cupar in bloom
R saw this when he was strolling through the park to meet my train. I had quite an eventful day in Edinburgh going to see a podiatrist for gait analysis to see if…
