Scotland – Carnoustie & North Berwick Golf (Including Cycling & Hiking in East Lothian)
Bike & Hike in East Lothian
Golfing day off. While the boys played the links at the iconic North Berwick, West Course. I booked East Lothian am cycle ride (~ 16 miles) followed by afternoon city/rural hike (~ 4 miles).
Tina localist cyclist shared an amazing beach, wooded and lake trail ride with me which included cycling parts of the John Muir Way Trail. We enjoyed English tea and Scottish shortbread at the half way mile marker. So excited to cross off another country cycled as (Tom & I) plan for our big European cycling adventure early 2025.
David (born and raised) showed me Tantallion Castle (1350), The Glen and Harbour town and historic highlights of North Berwick.
David was a drummer in a local band named The Commotions. Trying to become part of the early British Invasion musical genre.
50 years ago he crushed on Olwen during his “Unvi” (University) days. Life then went in separate ways.
When he was diagnosed with some health issues in 2022, his buddies organized a “Living” wake inviting friends across his nearly 70 years to gather to cheer up their mate.
Olwen showed up.
They rekindled feelings shared from the 1970s and married 2 months ago. BTW - David’s “wake” was held at Hotel 12. Same hotel we’re staying at.
Starting to feel my Scotland vacay rhythms today during both these activities.
Love doing the local thing!
Thanks for the hospitality, Tina & Dave!
Today we golf Gullane #1.
Scott, Tina and David
East Lothian, Scotland
5/5/24
#liveyourdash #cherokee5
Bike & Hike in East Lothian
Golfing day off. While the boys played the links at the iconic North Berwick, West Course. I booked East Lothian am cycle ride (~ 16 miles) followed by afternoon city/rural hike (~ 4 miles).
Tina localist cyclist shared an amazing beach, wooded and lake trail ride with me which included cycling parts of the John Muir Way Trail. We enjoyed English tea and Scottish shortbread at the half way mile marker. So excited to cross off another country cycled as (Tom & I) plan for our big European cycling adventure early 2025.
David (born and raised) showed me Tantallion Castle (1350), The Glen and Harbour town and historic highlights of North Berwick.
David was a drummer in a local band named The Commotions. Trying to become part of the early British Invasion musical genre.
50 years ago he crushed on Olwen during his “Unvi” (University) days. Life then went in separate ways.
When he was diagnosed with some health issues in 2022, his buddies organized a “Living” wake inviting friends across his nearly 70 years to gather to cheer up their mate.
Olwen showed up.
They rekindled feelings shared from the 1970s and married 2 months ago. BTW - David’s “wake” was held at Hotel 12. Same hotel we’re staying at.
Starting to feel my Scotland vacay rhythms today during both these activities.
Love doing the local thing!
Thanks for the hospitality, Tina & Dave!
Today we golf Gullane #1.
Scott, Tina and David
East Lothian, Scotland
5/5/24
#liveyourdash #cherokee5
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