Another grey and misty morning made it easy for me to decide that running with a cold was not in the books. We got ready and headed to the nursing home to pick mum up at 10am as promised. She was much brighter and ready for an outing so into town we went. We stopped at a teashop, The Bluebell Tearoom, where they do gluten free very well. Unfortunately, no gluten free scones today but I did get carrot cake and we all enjoyed tea. Then for a wander through the town and the Thistle Center before taking mum back to the home.
Then it was time for a late lunch. I was meeting a friend that I had shared a flat with (could it be?) 30 years ago. We hadn’t seen each other in a few years and her now 16-year-old son joined us. It was a fabulous time catching up and chatting.
Back out into the constant misty rain to pick up a few last minute items before spending the afternoon getting started on our packing. It’s hard to believe that things are drawing to a close but we do have one last stop this weekend before heading home. Of course we don’t need most of the things we brought with us as this point so we spend some time sorting, washing, and packing up.
Then off again into the rain for the walk to Cambusbarron and a night with friends for the annual “box of curry” – a tradition started years ago when the kids still traveled with us. We enjoyed lots of drinks, conversation, and curry before the night was through. Then it was out into the now dry, mild, night for the wander home. It doesn’t seem much to write about but it was a very enjoyable day despite the weather. And a productive one – 20, 189 soggy steps achieved.
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