Just another day

Berwick. © M. Robertson

Another whole day of absolutely nothing I have to do ahead of me....heaven!

It's PG's birthday this coming weekend so I may venture into town in an attempt to find an inspired gift this afternoon, though I have the distinct feeling I will have to trek into Edinburgh or Newcastle later on in the week.

Our closest town is Berwick upon Tweed, a beautiful historic place for those visiting on holiday but slightly less than perfect for day to day necessities and at this time of year overflowing with tourists, who currently have my sympathy. It seems to have rained almost constantly here this summer and not just light 'civilised' rain, torrential, serious rain, day in and day out. Even for those with the British spirit of adventure where weather is concerned it has been dismal, the place has been shrouded in sea mist for the main part and what are usually beautiful panoramic views have been completely hidden!

I have seen any number of intrepid visitors this season, wandering around the various 'places of interest', with wet and bedraggled children who really want only to be playing on the beach and in the sea, if they could see where it is for the fog! It's such a shame to have saved and looked forward to their holiday for however long only, to have it washed out as it has been this summer. This is a beautiful country and I normally wonder what makes so many rush off to Spain and the like so readily.... this year I can understand it!

But I digress, it's off on a birthday present hunt for me today, perhaps brave the hairdressers before something nests in my head and pick up one or two other bits and pieces we need, including yet another new collar for Ditto, who manages to destroy hers on an almost weekly basis. I have no idea what she subjects it too but it is always in a serious state of disrepair.....I must get her chipped!