Darren came up yesterday evening and today we have had a couple of outings which has been nice. Firstly I will post a picture of the mahonia which has lots of new growth which is great as hopefully it will be beautiful next spring.
We walked into Dunkeld along the river path but it was quite muddy today after all the rain. We went to the archive centre and Kit and Kat so that Darren could check out the souvenirs we had spotted. Then we went to a new cafe, The Clootie Dumpling, it was absolutely lovely in there, Celtic music and a waitress in traditional dress and lots of original paintings. We had a cheese scone and a drink. I bought some sweets for my journey and then we walked home the road way. In the archive place I was tempted to buy a cd of Niel Gow music, he is famous in this area, even had things of his at the castle we visited. With him on my mind Darren took a photo of me standing by his statue.
You do like that mahonia, but it does smell nice. That looks very healthy.
ReplyDeleteIt’s great you’ve got to spend some time with Darren today. It’ll be so much better when he’s up there permanently. For you and for him. I sounds like you’ve had a good day today. You’re very good at finding new cafes. That one sounds another nice one. Great name too 😊
I’ve never heard of Neil Gow. I’ll have to look him up.
Cheese scones in one cafe and cream scones in another. You pair know how to live it up 😊
Another jigsaw finished!
Your trip down south starts very soon now. You’ve organised everything you need to bring, hopefully. Given Darren his orders for the cat and plants and before you know you’ll be here. All you need now is a good nights sleep. 🤞🤞
An enjoyable day and I feel prepared for travel now. Longer train journeys but I have a book and sweets!
ReplyDeleteDarren had brought more stuff up with home this time, he will have plenty of sorting to do when he moves up for good. We do have furniture to get moved out of the shed which will make it easier.
A restful night would be good, I won’t hold my breath!