15th july: I start off again tomorrow - headed for Biggar. But I've had a lovely LOVELY relaxing and rejuvenating time in Edinburgh. Last night, Lynn cooked roasted veg and salmon and we invited LeahinWanderlust to join us and heard her interesting tales. Then today, after walking to Leith alongside the 'waters' (where the poleeth dithmitheth uth) we caught the tram back. In town, we met old friends of mine from my Australian adventure Mel and Jon (they hosted me at their home in Brisbane before setting off on their own cycling adventures). They've been cycling around Spain and Portugal before coming to the UK - and they're off to Forres tomorrow. We drank a little (I was tiddly) in the Le Di-Van Wine Bar and had a thoroughly enjoyable couple hours before going home to Lynn's for an M&S Curry for two meal. Mabli has been (mostly) well behaved.
16th July: Halfway to Biggar - it's been muggy and hot pedalling with the Pentland Hills shrouded in mist off to my right. I decided to stop at Whitmuir Farm cafe (I would totally recommend this place - i've had avocado toast, raspberry lemonade and CAKE!) - and the heavens opened - while I'm sat on the balcony under a roof...how fortuitous was that?! I would have been drenched - the rain came down like a power shower. And hey! I'm now officially in the Scottish Borders.
Day 13 - it'll be two weeks of cycling, tomorrow, already. Have arrived in Biggar safely - and now holed up in the Elphinstone Pub/hotel. (locally known as the 'Elph'). (I might have to venture down for some grub pretty soon).
Later - We have both eaten -the landlady/host is very sociable. The pub and restaurant are both very popular. Now ready to go to sleep - so quick update. Miles today 33 - total so far: 373.94 miles. There are more Warm showers hosts on the map, so I have the next two nights accommodation sorted - thanks to WarmShowers' generosity.
After missing the downpour, my luck held and it only threatened to rain - perhaps a few drops on the way to Biggar. Road Kill today? Two badgers. Saw a couple live buzzards too (NOT eagles - definitely). See lots of yellow wagtails too. Sound of traffic all embracing - though the road got quieter the more progress I made.
Tomorrow, on to just past Lockerbie.
First lot of photos - dog walk around Edinburgh on 14th July.
Second lot of photos - Meeting with old friends and new, walking along the Waters of Inverleith on 15th July
Third lot of photos - back on the road - Edinburgh to Biggar 16th July
16th July: Halfway to Biggar - it's been muggy and hot pedalling with the Pentland Hills shrouded in mist off to my right. I decided to stop at Whitmuir Farm cafe (I would totally recommend this place - i've had avocado toast, raspberry lemonade and CAKE!) - and the heavens opened - while I'm sat on the balcony under a roof...how fortuitous was that?! I would have been drenched - the rain came down like a power shower. And hey! I'm now officially in the Scottish Borders.
Day 13 - it'll be two weeks of cycling, tomorrow, already. Have arrived in Biggar safely - and now holed up in the Elphinstone Pub/hotel. (locally known as the 'Elph'). (I might have to venture down for some grub pretty soon).
Later - We have both eaten -the landlady/host is very sociable. The pub and restaurant are both very popular. Now ready to go to sleep - so quick update. Miles today 33 - total so far: 373.94 miles. There are more Warm showers hosts on the map, so I have the next two nights accommodation sorted - thanks to WarmShowers' generosity.
After missing the downpour, my luck held and it only threatened to rain - perhaps a few drops on the way to Biggar. Road Kill today? Two badgers. Saw a couple live buzzards too (NOT eagles - definitely). See lots of yellow wagtails too. Sound of traffic all embracing - though the road got quieter the more progress I made.
Tomorrow, on to just past Lockerbie.
First lot of photos - dog walk around Edinburgh on 14th July.
Second lot of photos - Meeting with old friends and new, walking along the Waters of Inverleith on 15th July
Third lot of photos - back on the road - Edinburgh to Biggar 16th July
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