Aug 18, 2012

Snippets / Memories / Photos of the day:

• We headed off with overcast skies and it was soon raining.
• We crossed two spectacular bridges the Tay Bridge at Dundee and the Firth of Forth Bridge in Edinburgh. The first one I was too slow to put my indicator on when we crossed to get Norm’s attention and the second it was pouring with rain with water sheeting across the road making it difficult to see the surface….or very far in front for the road spray and near enough to impossible to see the big red rail bridge beside it so I will rely on the internet to provide a picture of both.
• As we headed off the Forth of Firth Bridge the rain eased then we basically did a ‘U’ turn to get to the road we wanted and road straight into a hailstorm and man did that sting the old legs even though I had long johns, kevlar jeans and waterproof pants on!



The Tay Bridge, Dundee (compliments of the internet).



The Firth of Forth Bridge, Edinburgh (compliments of the internet).



Lunch at Lauder.



An impressive pink sandstone viaduct just out of Lauder.



Jedburgh Abbey…or what remains of it. Been an impressive building.



Mary Queen of Scots House in Jenburgh. A bit of a stretch this title as she only lived in it for 4 weeks apparently and became very ill and nearly died, but some tourist value anyway.



On the Scottish / English Border looking back towards Scotland. ‘Haste ye back’.



Now chilling in Stannington with Normie’s cousin Jenny. L - R Jenny, Dave, \norm, Nola.

Last nights’ Accommodation:

Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee (Scotland) UK

Beautiful building again in a newly developed area on what used to be dockland just a brief stroll to the shops. Lovely room, bathroom beautiful. Food in the restaurant delicious and the staff helpful and relaxed. Good value as they develop a reputation (similar to other areas we have found). Conference groups here so catering for big numbers but not intrusive. Leisure centre again but no swimming for me.



Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee from the car park