Taking a ferret for a walk

James and I decided to go for a walk today and after some discussion we went to the Pentlands. Davie came too, and the three of us had a nice chat as we walked from Harlaw visitor centre up Harbour Hill, where we had fine views across Edinburgh. We then descended to Glencorse Reservoir and returned via Loganlea Reservoir and the Howe to Thriepmuir and then back to Harlaw. It was a pleasant walk of about 15 km and the weather was warm and dry. The second strangest thing about the walk was that I was walking it in reverse of my usual direction and it looked really, really different - for example I have never noticed the banking at the end of Loganlea Reservoir. But when I looked over my shoulder it all looked familiar again.
However the strangest thing about the walk was meeting a man walking a ferret named Flo on a lead! Flo was not a very fast walker and also seemed to be trying to escape into the undergrowth! Amazing. We also heard cuckoos calling and Davie found a ladybird at the top of Harbour Hill.
Later on I took Davie and his suitcase over to Neil and Olivia's where he is spending the night before he and Stuart set off for their holiday in Prague tomorrow. James and I are going to be alone together for the next three weeks - for the first time in twenty-four years! At least we will have furry boy Jack to keep us company.