The whistling gatepost
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Whistling gate posts are a thing in these parts apparently. Stopped for a wild wee (comfort break / call of nature if you prefer) and heard someone playing the flute. On investigation it was the gateLæs mere
Whistling gate posts are a thing in these parts apparently. Stopped for a wild wee (comfort break / call of nature if you prefer) and heard someone playing the flute. On investigation it was the gateLæs mere
We made it. A dash across the Union Bridge and we were in Scotland. A quick flash of the passports to immigration (see photo's of the officials looking a bit brassed off) and we were welcomed in.
InLæs mere
How often does one meet a tattooed Reverend called Diana?
We set off from our glorious hostel at Dunbar with its retro 1960s style including a record player and LPs in the bedrooms. Dunbar,Læs mere
A rest day. Bit of repair at the local bike shop, lots of reading, planning our cafe stops for the next few days and lovely food.
The canolo latte was divine; the garlicky yogurt with poached eggsLæs mere
The Scottish Highways Agency has got a very clear message for children on long car journeys. We saw it today. BELT UP IN THE BACK. Got it. Loud and clear.
Apart from the normal.Edinburgh potholesLæs mere
Just seen this item on BBC News
Irnbru drivers going on strike. There's a rush to the shops to snaffle dwindling supplies. Reminds me of toilet rolls and eggs a couple of years ago. Heading for TescoLæs mere
There are rules and there are commandments (for staying married whilst cycling together). The 11th commandment was laid down today
It goes something like this:
'Thou shalt not express thine innerLæs mere
It's a funny thing that so many conversations seem to contain almost scriptural sayings. Now for the context....I am the Routemaster....Manda is the Pacemaker. If I forget and forge ahead I amLæs mere
You will all be happy to hear that Squirrel Nutkin is alive and well and living in Moy. We saw him today and he wanted to set the record straight. Apparently he did not do the nasty things to the owlLæs mere
We'd only ever heard of Cromarty from the Met Office shipping forecast but today we found it at the tip of the Black Isle north of Inverness. Pretty little place with a deepwater harbour shelteringLæs mere
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Some pictures are taken through shepherds hut window where we are sleeping tonight. Although it's getting late the farmers are still combine harvesting and racing their tractors up and back with loaded trailers of grain. Nice to be close to food being gathered in
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Remember this view from our holy island visit last year - pleased the weather is looking up again
Rejsende We didn't visit Lindisfarne this time but did ride over the causeway a couple of years ago when we did the Coast and Castles route.