portrait at the portrait gallery

Finally, I'm back home. The journey back from Edinburgh to Dumfries was on an almost-empty bus, scenically beautiful, and completely free (on my OAP bus pass).

After a morning walk along the beach - I shall miss the sound of the sea - Luke travelled with me into Edinburgh and we went for a coffee at the National Portrait Gallery (no time to see any portraits so I took one of my own instead!). I've really enjoyed Luke's company over the past few days and it was sad to say goodbye, but if all goes to plan, we will meet again in October.

After all the travelling I've done this week, I did a Covid test (negative) as I'm back at work tomorrow. Tonight I have unpacked, taken Jess for a swim and enjoyed D's cooking :-) Almost time for bed zzzzzzzzzz...