I have just had an amazing two days on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition in the Pentlands. Great company and great walking - and very welcome exercise for me at 11 km each day. I am very fond of the Pentlands after many expeditions there; the scenery is pleasant with rolling hills and reservoirs. On the first day we had some brief but heavy showers but apart from that the weather was bright and I have come home with a sunburned face! The pupils worked hard but as it was their first ever expedition some of them struggled a bit with carrying heavy rucksacks - and it was a cold night. However they all managed the walk - with only one or two minor emergencies for me to deal with!
On my return home I was planning a quiet evening but Ally (who has his Roman Law exam tomorrow) asked me to go on a walk round the Heritage Park with him after tea to clear his head. The thought of another walk, even a short one, was rather daunting but off we went and I really enjoyed it, we walked 3.6 km and had a lovely chat. And now? A luxurious bath of course!
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