In Scotland

After a bit of a harrowing journey last night (5 hours, eeeeeek) during which we encountered rain, sleet, snow and howling gales, we finally reached Glendoik - Conrad & Michelle's lovely home. It was very welcoming as usual - extra special this time as they have got the fire going in the lounge. Dan and Michelle are pyros so it was great fun!

This morning we've woken up to the sparrows scrabbling against the bedroom windows. They have taken over the nests left by the house martins or swallows, from the summer. No idea what they're doing - isn't it a bit late to be having babies? - but anyway, they're as busy as bees, flying in and out of the nest every minute or so.

Also, another strange wildlife creature has appeared in the room....it's the pinker spotted Dan, wearing his Mum's dressing gown. Very scary!!! To be honest I'm surprised he's not wearing a kilt today as he's gone very Scottish on me. Conversation this morning has ranged around the subjects of Grouse, Deer, Birds of Prey, Otters, Lochs, Perthshire Honey and whether there is snow in Aviemore. All in relation to 'what we're going to do today'! Either he's fogotten we're only here for the weekend, or he's thinking of staying!