Queenshead Hotel Kelso

... beach big, sandy and empty. took a few photographs.
Monday 19 got a boat "Serenity" from Seahouses to the Farne islands, about a 1 1/2 hour journey, saw lots of seals and the Longstone lighthouse where Grace Darling lived and rowed out to save the passengers on a stricken vessel which had drifted onto the rocks. no photos because I forgot the camera!

... we went a walk with Emma along the cliff top , again the weather was being very kind to us. On Tuesday we went into Edinburgh and had a wander round the Edinburgh fringe up the Royal Mile, the Pleasance, back along Royal Mile and then down to the gardens it was a lovely day. We then droped Susan off at Marions before we drove back ...

... I’ve enjoyed our beautiful landscape of blues and greys and golds, goodbye cute little towns full of cobbles and closes, goodbye food that pushes the limits of my gag reflex, and goodbye to good friends that we’ve grown to love. I sincerely hope that we will return and glean a bit more of your richness.

... day, and hopefully will continue until we can find new racks and/or a place with a TIG welder.

So far, our repairs have been as follows:

Brian - 2 tubes replaced, 1 set of pedals replaced, 1 chain replaced, 1 rear cassette replaces, 1 set of cables to rear cassette replaces, 1 pannier rack soon to be replaced,

Sharilyn: I chain replaced (only because of Brian’s insistence).

But who’s keeping track…..

... Didn't taste too bad though, I would eat it again if it was put in front of me... couldn't bring myself to have the black pudding though, been there done that, wasn't a fan. After breaky I walked back up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle. Made the effort to walk through all the nooks and crannies, but a bit annoyed I missed the torture museum bit. I watched the cannon go off at 1.00pm which you'll see the short video, and yeah. I liked the castle. The royal honours ...

I have now found out why I am having so much difficulty downloading my photos. I brought the wrong download/installation disc so it's still in Canada! Luckily I stopped at a Kodak store and was told I can download my photos onto a disc for £5 and then upload onto my website. Needless to say I will be taking more photos so I can get them on my website faster! I've been walking around today looking for jobs and sending out my CV's online as well ...

... The first place we stayed at for a bit was an Aussie bar, and we almost got kicked out before we ever got our drinks. I ordered a pitcher, and when the girl behind the bar asked how many cups i needed I said 'two' and raised my hand, and stuck up two fingers just incase she couldn't hear me. She looked at me in complete shock, and as if she wanted to slap me, said 'i can't believe you just did that too me!' and stormed off... ...I was left there ...

... Edinburgh called The Braids and despite the hilly hole layouts and some really mean and prickly rough, I had an admirable round. Locals Tony and Jacques (maybe not so local then) took me under the wing (after they found me hitting the wrong way off the second tee) and we all had good rounds hitting around the 90 ...

... clan lives. I spent about a week and a half here soaking up the liquid sunshine and the actual sunshine. I was absolutely spoilt by my relatives during my stay in Kelso. I was driven all over the Scotish Borders to visit beautiful green rolling dotted with sheep. Did a few hikes in various locations in the Borders as well and was happy to have the sun stay out while we plodded along at a leisurely pace. Aaaah, I love bonnie Scotland.

... I asked if it would be possible to wait and see if someone didn't show for their reserved seats, and then I stood just outside the door. I only had to wait about 40 minutes before they let me in. I ended up missing about 10 minutes of the show, but at least I got to see the rest, and they didn't charge me full price (only £4). So, the show: fantastic! It started out with several dance numbers. First (once I was in) was a high energy tap dance with 3 ...