March to the lowlands

So we left you with jam less scones and re-conditioned mother (she wishes!)

The catalogue of mini disasters expanded when; dad got up out of his chair at the pub and took the arm with him, mum weighed herself for the first time since Easter and found no change, and dad lost the business end of his battery operated toothbrush.

Well every cloud has a silver lining - he was able to mend the chair without anyone noticing, mum has reflected the sun all day, we were able to get the last toothbrush in the co-op (although the original was later discovered at the bottom of the pack), the coffee time mars bars has been banned (profit warning), and hopefully if we walk a bit quicker some weight might be disposed of.

As you can see I started the day with a quick check over. We are staying on a campsite tonight, near to Ingliston Showground, where there is a major dog show going on - a girl has to look her best.

Well, guess what, we started with a hill. But a very different one. For some days now, the scaly heights we have reached have been green and pleasant meadow and pasture. Today we have moved back into more hardy territory, with heather moorland forming the vista. We reached the top just in time for a late coffee break, perched on some logs. When we resumed, we walked over the top to a whole new world. Before us lay the central lowlands, an almost flat area of ground, quite well populated and not a hill in sight for miles.

As we neared Edinburgh, we could see the Forth Rail Bridge in the distance. That was near enough, so we headed west for our destination. The Linwater Caravan Park. Our abode for the night, not a pod, but a timber tent. My word, how different to the pod at Bellingham. As well as a heater and lights,  has raised beds with mattresses, a fridge, a kettle, and electricity. The facilities are better than any we have experienced anywhere. And more than anything it has the wonderful Jean, who has been a guardian angel. Thank you Jean and thank you for your generous contribution.

Dad had a new experience tonight, he ordered a pizza - can't wait to see what arrives!

Keep spreading the word

M
xx