I did get out for a walk following the banks of the loch, but the rain just got worse. So I headed back to the timeshare, for coffee, a movie on the iPad and watching the rain in the loch through the double glazed patio windows.
A rainy afternoon at Loch Tay – Kenmore Read More »
Having dropped Jeremy off in Edinburgh this morning, I came back to the campsite at Dunbar and spent the afternoon walking the some of the John Muir Way.
White Sands
Barns Ness lighthouse
Forth of Firth, Bass Rock
Sunset, this evening, from the Dunbar Camping and Caravan Club Site
As I said yesterday, this is a great site for sunsets.
The clouds as the light faded.
Coast Walking near Dunbar and another great sunset Read More »
I was out walking today and along one length of the path these bushes were hanging over, almost blocking the way.
No stopping for tea and a snack today – the walk was to walk off last night’s three course dinner the boys cooked me!
Walk around Branston Read More »
I had an hour to spare this afternoon before a telephone conference so I threw on my boots and walked the circular path around the village.
I could not get out yesterday, when it was sunny because of work and today it is overcast!
I took my usual route out of Branston, through Washingborough and out onto the Sustrans path along the River Witham. It was definitely not a spring day walk, it was overcast with a cold wind, which was a good test for my new coat, a drab olive M65 jacket but when I stopped I wish I had not taken the liner out and left it at home. Whilst walking though the jacket was comfortable and wind proof.
The jacket has a concealed hood in the collar but I was sceptical whether it was very waterproof so before using the coat I proofed it with some Nikwax Cotton Proof. It is never going to be completely waterproof but hopefully I have improved the water resistance.
The chest pockets were useful for my phone and iPod and secure well with metal press studs. The lower pockets also fasten down with studs and are a useful size. However I do miss a secure inside pocket.
A stop for coffee near Washingborough Lincolnshire, Finnish Gas Mask bag and MSR titanium mug
I really needed the foil windshield when I made my coffee, as the wind was strong and there was no shelter for the stove. The wind proof lighter was essential.
Walking – River Witham Read More »
