We headed to Edinburgh today, for a two day stay, including a well-earned rest day tomorrow. We still had to ride there today.
The morning promised sun, but I’m learning about Scottish weather after yesterday started the same way, and we got some rain. Sure enough, the clouds rolled in and we rode through a brief shower.
However, we still got plenty of fine weather and the route was nice, taking us along the River Tweed, and then a couple of easy climbs before we hit the suburbs of Edinburgh.
The city riding was okay as it was Sunday. I got in early and was able to clean up and walk around a little bit.
As noted, tomorrow is a rest day so I’ll be doing some more exploring depending on the weather.
I think my facial expression says all you need to knowThe Dryburgh Abbey near St BoswellsThe views were exceptionally good this morningThe Drygrange Old Bridge over the River TweedTypical Scottish scenery with green fields and sheepJust your average green rolling Scottish hillsJust leaving the lunch spot, which was along a creekThe golf course at InnerleithenHeading up the first of two climbs, where Ole, one of the riders on the tour, is capturing some of the sceneryI captured my own version after I passed OleAt the top of the last climb, I got to see the destination for the day in the distanceI walked over to the Edinburgh Castle after my rideThis old gothic building is The Hub now, which is one venue for the Edinburgh International FestivalLooking down the Royal Mile, which was crowded with lots of people out enjoying the dayTron Kirk, an old church that has been repurposed for other usesI saw these cute fellas at another shop. They may have to come home with me.At 10pm in Edinburgh, the sun is still setting
