On our journey from London to
Edinburgh we have encountered the sweetest, most helpful and just good
people. Everyone is genuinely friendly
and willing to help in any way they can.
Men jump up to take your bag and help you off and on a train. Total strangers become your friend within 5
minutes. Today Rita was talking to a
young man from South Africa who made sure we had our bags secured and off the
train. I had a conversation with a family
from New York with 3 young children.
What a great dad who totally engaged his 3 little boys. Everyone wants to know about you and
especially interested if you tell them we are from Oregon. Some don’t know it’s on the West Coast as
those who do visit the U.S. stay on the East Coast. They totally understand my frustration with
driving here as they share the same fear and frustration and tell me not to
even attempt driving in Scotland.
Another thing we find is that children and dogs/cats come first. Even the restaurants advertise that children
and pets are welcome and often adults too.
Everything is set up for kids and the kids and parents just enjoy one
another. Haven’t run into a bratty kid
yet. Our last B&B had dog treats on
a shelf for dog guests. They even set up
a special table in the lounge so that a couple with their dog could have
private dining outside the Dining Room.
Now that is accommodating your guests.
Samson was lucky to get his dog food in the laundry room. One thing about this trip is that it has
renewed my faith in the goodness of people and that everyone wants the best for
their families and others.
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| So happy to be on a comfortable stress free train |
We got off to a lovely start today
with one of the most beautifully served breakfast I’ve ever had. We packed up our bags and found the
Enterprise Car for Hire in the actual time – 13 minutes. No dents, scratches or other signs of
accident. The entire 4 days we only used
1/4 tank of petrol traveling from Cardiff to Llanduno Junction – all the way
from South to North Wales. I would buy a
Hyundai Hybrid anytime. We were driven to
train station and then we were off on a comfortable stress free 4-hour train
ride to Edinburgh. If I had driven, we
would still be out on the road with me clutching the steering wheel. Rita is already asleep at 8:30 pm and I plan on
taking a Tylenol PM and pass out and be ready for day of touring the city…by
bus. Of course, it’s supposed to rain
for the first time in 2 weeks. Guess we
need to be thankful for all the sunshine we had up till today. One thing I am thankful for is a God who
continues to send us people to show us His goodness and answers prayers. Rita
is feeling much better and for that I am truly thankful.
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| Lovely fresh flowers on our breakfast table |
Just beautiful : ) Glad that Rita is feeling better
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