jonathan Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 This evening we went out walking in the Pentland Hills, that are right next to Edinburgh. It has been lovely weather today, nice and sunny though the wind was a little cold. I think that we walked about 6miles in total, up to about 550m, across moorland (and an Army firing range! ). It was nice to get a bit of fresh air, and I made sure that I took adequate food (1litre choc soy milk, 125g nuts and raisins, 1.5ltr water with 120g dextrose) for the walk. Here are some pictures: Me, slightly posing for the camera ( ) with Edinburgh in the background: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/bob280784/P1010033.jpg Kathryn with Edinburgh and the sea in the background: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/bob280784/P1010034.jpg This bit, though close to a road, took a bit of walking to get to, but is my new wallpaper on the PC: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/bob280784/P1010042.jpg We got to a place called Flotterstone at about 8.50pm, with no travel arrangements and the next bus at 10.00pm. So we tried hitching. About 15 cars passed us with no luck, and literally the very last car pulled over. The guy, called Ronald, was a cracking chap, who lived out in a place called West Linton (where we want to move to, or somewhere close to), and just built his own house (which we want to do) and did it in a contemporary style (which we want to do). And the funniest thing is that he was going to the very next street to ours in Edinburgh! I shall be hitching again in the future me thinks! Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Jonathan it is so beautiful there! The last photo doesn't even look real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 ya Jonathan it loosk so awesome - what a different world it is from my city. Thanks for posting the pics. I feel like just looking at those pics and reading about your lovely day de-stressed me a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Thanks Jon!(i moved it to the photos section (i just like to use my mod-powers )) The landscape is truly beautiful! Edinburgh, i'm coming! We have to visit this place on saturday - how about a picnic up there? I'm SO looking forward to the weekend and to meeting you two again! See you soon,Daywalkerrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarrio Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Jonathan it is so beautiful there! The last photo doesn't even look real. haha, that's what I thought. I call photoshop! J/K. It looks so nice there - to have scenery like that so close to the city is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Jonathan, Very nice photos - thanks for sharing them! Do you have any suggestions for good online photo galleries of Edinburgh and the surrounding area? I'm interested in both on the street shots of the city, as well as nature shots. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 This one is pretty good for photos of the city http://www.scotland-photo-library.co.uk/photonet/edinburgh/edinburgh.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Thanks Jonathan - that will keep me busy for a bit! I dont know when we'll ever be able to afford it but I'd love to visit your city with my family someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 its so beautiful there! i wanted to visit there soo badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Beautiful photos big man Thanks for sharing them. I hope to go over there some day. I got as close as Glasgow a couple of years ago. It is sunny and warm here too. I love this time of year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neven Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 hey didn't you compete for the sexiest vegetarian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Wicked man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 This really is a very beautiful place! A little too hilly for me but anyway! Beautiful people in a beautiful place! Great pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Beautiful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensless Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 That last picture is quite scenic. I love it! I can't wait until I have the opportunity to travel out to Scotland and enjoy a few pints, some stone lifting, and views such as that. When/If that opportunity comes you'll have to tip me in on the best places to go. Regards, Sensless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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