But this is an adventure and we are not letting a little rain get in the way of exploring. So, after a relatively leisurely start to the day, we got ourselves suitably attired and out into the Scottish dreich.
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Scotland Road Trip 2022 - Part Two - Forcible and Pathetic
Actually, the day had already started in spectacular fashion when, hearing a whole lot of noise outside, we looked out of the window and saw wave after wave of geese flying overhead. There were thousands, all honking in the way that geese do, flying across the dull and damp sky.
Scotland Road Trip 2022 - Part One - Is It Raining Yet?
The morning was lovely, blue skies and mild for mid October. We passed the uninteresting hours travelling away from the South East listening to the radio and finding random things to discuss. Who would have guessed that almost every other car on the M40 through Oxfordshire would have been a black Range Rover?
The Beauty Of Scotland In The Sunshine Is Way Beyond Subjective
However, there are some things that are beyond subjective when it comes to beauty. In fact, they are so far beyond that to even ask the question is likely to appear patronising or insulting.
Somehow Pleasing To The Eye
And you see sheep dotted across the hillside, in fact, now you notice them, you see them everywhere. Even at the top of the steepest slopes, way above you on the other side of the valley.
Permission To Relax And Breathe Again
There is something about being around water that is clearly beneficial to so many of us. It is almost as if we sub-consciously give ourselves permission to relax and breathe again when we find ourselves beside a sandy beach, lake or river.