Another day in Pitlochry

Today we had a backstage tour at the Theatre - a small visit to the Edradour distillery, a small strum inspired by a dram or two, then on to the theatre to see Quality Street .... a play by JM Barrie.

Strumming

Theatre tour

Tasting

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Moon in Scotland ....

All of us in the final night ...

Teltonika RUT850 modem for in van WiFi

Just been trying out the RUT850 and it seems to work well off 12V - Have a Three Data SIM in it - does up to 4G LTE with diversity, and has a WiFi. We have a diversity antenna on the roof.

Will even work to another WiFi hotspot and do back to back WiFi with 4G as a backup, or vice versa.

See here for details

Just as a note - also now using Freesat with a small Humax decoder HB1100-S which i got from Humax Direct - not only does it do 7 Day Programme Guide, runs of 12V, but also is playing loads of videos via a plug in SSD Drive on the USB port .....

Aviemore by Train

Today we went to Aviemore by train from Pitlochry - arrived delayed so we just missed the 1230 Strathspey express. We did have a look around Aviemore, and had some nice tomato soup!

Then a travel back across the Cairngorms to Pitlochry, to an evening BBQ with friends.

Virgin train to London Kings Cross at Pitlochry

Aviewmore with snow (just!)

Steam train at Aviemore

Saturday in Pitlochry

Today we walked into town over the suspension bridge and past the dam with salmon access ... Helen had a coffee in town, and we went to the Co-op for some more supplied. In the evening we went to the Pitlochry theatre to see Little Voice.

Helen did a 7 mile cycle ride wearing her yellow ...

View on Helen's cycle ride

Suspension Bridge

Coffee

22nd June - Pitlochry Scotland

Today we drove for two hours (with one coffee stop).

We are now at Milton of Fonab site near Pitlochry on pitch N right at the end. Here for a week, so things are going out like table and chairs ... lovely views ...

Thursday 21st June - Birmingham to Blackpool and Strathclyde

We stopped off at Blackpool South Caravan Club site and picked up a Hyundai i10 automatic from Enterprise hire at around 4.30.

We then went to see one of Helen's old friends in Keighley for a curry, and the next day to Peter Hambilton for the last time (he retires at the end of the year) for the annual service. Peter kindly fixed the hinge on out glove box. We meantime went to Kirby Lonsdale to see Helen's Uncle.

Our last day at Blackpool was spent shopping and resting, and we gave back the hire car at 3PM, and the fish and chip van came to visit.

Today was blustery in Blackpool, and we left at 9AM to drive to Strathclyde Country Park site just off the M74. Crossing into Scotland at Gretna Green.

Nice and sunny at the moment, and a chance to get the washing done!

There is a lake and Roman Camp and bathouse nearby with walks...

Sunday 17th June to Birmingham

We started off from home at 1030, stopping at the A14 / A1 junction for M&S supplies and a bag of Chips from McDonalds!

A night at Chapel Lane at Birmingham, leaving at just after 9AM , and stopping at Beckett's Farm Shop for Breakfast, then up the M5/ M6 to Blackpool, where the sun is shining. Lots of roadworks on the way.

arriving Blackpool ...

Cromer to Home

A journey down the A140 to home, via Norwich which was surprisingly quiet!

Cromer is always interesting to escape from!

Last day at Seacroft Site near Cromer

Today we took advantage of our Coast Hopper tickets and went to Cromer for some more bottled water. We came back just after midday.

Here are some views of Seacroft:

Entrance and reception, Club house in background

Entrance

Club house and swimming pool

We had some food and beers in the club house building, and had an early night.

Pitch 21

Cromer and evening BBQ

Today we had a lazy day - coffee and the CoOp in Cromer, followed by an evening BBQ with our friends Bob and Anne - our last meal out was in Ponta Delgado in The Azores!

Muckleburgh Museum

Today we took the bus to the Muckleburgh Museum. We stopped for tea at West Runton on the way home, visiting the camping shop.

In the evening had some gin with our fellow campers, and then some beer and cider iwth the Sunday roast and Chickpea curry ...

Wells next to The Sea

Another start on the Coast Hopper Bus - we went into Wells next to The Sea. After a coffee we down to the harbour, and then had lunch at a restaurant at the Quayside - Seasons. Fish and Chips for me, Helen had Avocado.

Then we went to the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway and went for return trip to Walsingham.. Then back on the last Coast Hopper to the camp site.

Sheringham North Norfolk Railway and Beer Festival

Today we went on the bus to see the steam trains and have some beer!

The we went back for a Gin session ...

Cromer and afternoon with John and Linda

In the morning we went to Cromer on the Coast Hopper - bought a beach towel and had some coffee.

John and Linda arrived around midday - we had lunch outside the van, and then chatted - with games of Boules and Quoits.

In the evening we had pints each and a meal in the Restaurant - curry was nice and hot!