At the Botanics

Rosemary was away out mountain biking before I got up. I had a long lie watching Sons of Anarchy in bed. Perfect Sunday viewing.

After a quick coffee, I had a slow run. It was meant to be a fast one, I tried my best on a 'benchmark' route of 11km but I was minutes off my fastest. I've been struggling with form since I picked up a niggle earlier in the year, and I just can't find it again! Slightly frustrating but I'll get there.

Rosemary got back just after 1pm and after she had lunch, we headed to the Botanics. I love that place. I had my macro lens but it's not a spectator sport me setting up the tripod, getting everything in focus and pin sharp. Still, I got some nice shots, just not ones for entering into a competition. Anyway, I just love walking in that place, and can always find peace, even when it's busy.

We headed to the café for a drink and cake, in which my Viennese Whirl was excellent....no sugar crash either. Then it was a slow saunter, with the man with the big booming voice shouting 'closing time' as we neared the Inverleith Row Gate. It was exciting to see a few herons roosting in the trees above the wee lake. 

The final walk home was very slow....I was tired and needed my dinner.