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Since our last blog we have travelled to The Lakes District in Northern England where we were looked after by Cath and Ian for 3 days. They were kind enough to take us to some spectacular lakes renowned for their beauty. Their hospitality was second to none and we thank them for looking after us. We then travelled to Gretna Green where Cal got a going over with a wash and a polish and an internal scrubbing ready for his new owner. The trip to Kilwinning was eventful with Annette (the navigator) missing the turnoff and subsequently Frank had to drive through the motorways of Glasgow. You could have cut the atmosphere with a knife and almost booked into the nearest divorce lawyer.

Arriving at Kilwinning we had no trouble finding Robert and Delina’s home where we were greeted by two worried hosts as we were two hours later than our expected time of arrival.  The next day we travelled to the Southern Highlands, including Loch Lomand with them both and dined at a Scottish pub called The Drovers, with history going back hundreds of years. We were surprised to see a lad attending the fire with a kilt, he looked like someone from Monach of the Glen and the lass behind the bar was also suitably attired. The open fire and low ceilings added to the atmosphere and we decided to join into the spirit of the moment by ordering Haggis. Very tasty but not something to be added to our home menu any time soon.  We have been looked after like royalty by Robert and Delina and had many laughs along with a few single malts.

On Friday night we were welcomed by John, Margare, Marie and Shaun, (more of our new Scottish friends) to have dinner with them in their home which is an old church that has been renovated into a beautiful home. Truly spectacular and only second to their spectacular hospitality. Thank you to the Cunningham family.

Cal is now standing in the driveway of Robert and Delina’s waiting for some lucky person to come along and snap him up at a very reasonable price and no doubt he will continue to delight and amaze his new owner. He has a brand new MOT certificate (like our pink slip) and looks a treat.

We are now in Edinburgh completing the “Ghouls and Ghosts” tour last night. Had dinner in a great restaurant (Italian of course) where we met some very nice people sitting near us.  The Scots are very friendly and outgoing and are only too willing to help if you are lost of needing help.  Today and tomorrow we will explore the city further, by the tourist buses, before returning to Glasgow to catch our flight to Singapore on Wednesday and then home to good old Oz on Saturday.

Looking forward to seeing you all and having cuddles with Emily, Will and Daisy.

Love to all

Frank and Annette