Scone at New Lanark

The last couple of days of the holiday have been very pleasant. Sunday had to be quite quiet because I woke during the night with a crushing pain in my chest - I have had this before and I think it's a pulled muscle. I could hardly move but after some painkillers I managed to get up and about, and it is gradually getting better. We had a lovely Sunday dinner with Grandma - James had marinated a leg of lamb with garlic and juniper berries for three days and we served it with gratin dauphinois. It was melt in the mouth delicious.

James and I went for a nice wee walk at the Falls of Clyde today. Due to the recent heavy rain there was plenty of water crashing over the falls; it was spectacular. That's three out of the first four days of the year that we have gone for a walk and we agreed that we would like to continue this trend. We both have very busy jobs and it's difficult to make time for exercise. However, just as I place a very high importance on keeping my promises and commitments to my colleagues and pupils, I really should value my own health and not discard it so readily when I'm busy. Let's face it, my colleagues and pupils would all manage just fine if I finally break!

When we arrived back down into the village of New Lanark I had a very nice scone and a cup of coffee. James on the other hand chose an empire biscuit and a cup of tea. It has been a good and relaxing holiday.