I have always wanted to visit the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This year I went for a quick visit, mainly because a friend was appearing. Unfortunately my health will preclude further visits
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| All travellers change at Crewe |
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| The Royal Mile |
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| The exotic view from my hotel window |
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| Edinburgh Waverly Station |
Having got a taste for Scotland last year I decided to venture a bit further this time and made Portpatrick my base. From my hotel I went on day trips around the south west of Scotland
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| Portpatrick |
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| The coastline was spectacular |
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| I visited an animal rescue to meet a longtime friend |
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| Portpatrick lighthouse |
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| Portpatrick harbour |
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| The hotel that was my base |
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| The Kelpies at Falkirk |
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| The Falkirk Wheel |
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| Glenfinnan Viaduct (used in Harry Potter) |
Last year's sourjon to Scotland has given me the taste for travel.
This time I decided to sample the delights of Eurostar and its far reach, Holland.
A train to London, a quick walk to the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras and it was a nice 4 hour journey to the centre of Amsterdam.
My hotel was a mere 100 yards from the station and I was in the middle of the old town.
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| The Old Town was full of character, even in the rain |
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| The Hotel was conveniently situated on a canal |
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| A deceptively large hotel |
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| The canal trip staff were very helpful |
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On 28th August 2024 my ex, Roger, knowing he was dying, wed his carer/boyfriend so that Steve would be taken care of when he went. Having known Roger for more than 45 years, and having been his first love, my attendance was requested and I was determined to be there for his final bow.
The last time I drove to Scotland had been in December 1999 when I had a near fatal car cash and escaped with just a broken collar bone. This time was far happier and less stressful.
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| The grounds of The Mill Forge, Gretna Green |
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| The happy couple |
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| The signing of the legal paperwork |
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| A lone piper quietly in the background |
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| A stroll through the damp for pictures |
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| The Wedding Breakfast |
