Planning my Expedition for 2016

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Hia

Just been looking and may be heading up to Scotland after Whittingham early thinking
Yes I know I said I wouldn't go up to Scotland after the Hebredes but 
Want to go Aberdeen side 

So let the planning comenice
Actually I still have my planning from the other year when I changed my mind 

Well you know me could change my mind but that will sort May out 
Then I can sort June out then July

Blooming heck where's the year going 

Hia

Here is today's photo clear as pea soup
Yes we have had a pea soup day 


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Are you sure you are in Scotland Polly as all you pictures are coming on upside down or sideways, your not secretly in Australia

Hia

My view tonight

Port Errol. 

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Hia
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My view now

Hia
its sunny outside but this monster is blocking some of it
thought it was a RV motorhome with its pull out sides but its a caravan
couldnt get it all on
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Hia

The other side of the caravan 
Wonder what they toy it with

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That's one hell of a garage at the back of it, not leaving much height for the bed

hia

just thought i would let you know I am on a campsite with Elec, internet TV, showers 
and its pee it down to put it bluntly

but not to worry 
it cant keep doing it for ever 
can it?

saw this in a house window think it was stonehaven 

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Hia

Glad the weather app is showing a sunshine tomorrow as I wouldn't like to be trudging round graveyards in the rain . But I will still put my wellies on

Hia

Well what do you think of this 
I LOVE it

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Hia

Blooming heck I'm seeing double 

Hia
I'm at Rosemarkie doing the Dolphin watch 
Struggling with downloading my photos to my laptop 

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it looks very nice polly.plenty of winkles on that beach fill your boots.

Polly any photos of Dolphins yet?

Enjoying following your expedition.

Hia

laptop playing up 
it was a case of point and click above others heads or in between bodies
will try again tomorrow
one even showed her white belly

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hia

and met this little one on my way to Cromarty
glad there were no other cars so i could slow down on the country lane and watch
she ran in the field at my side then jumped the fence crossed the road and jumped the other fence
and ran off
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bham bee that polly,vey nice cooked very slow 






bambi.......

Hia

heres St George enjoying himself with his friends

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Enjoying your expedition very much, thankyou, and look forward to the next instalment.

Wow those photos of dolphins are excellent. Didn't realise they came so close to the shore. Just told Colin we will have to go see them.

Hia

Yes Joyce close
Ken should have some good shots

Right sorry not posted but Internet

The last photos were Rosemarkie from there I went to Brora but nothing for me there. Was like a compound looking onto the sea. Big wire fence and sign camping and Caravan club so went in to investigate as there was a camper ther. He bought the land and buildings a couple of years ago and opened it up last year . Wanted£11 no elec or £13 with elec. I said just wanted somewhere for the night.
 so moved onto Helmsdale harbour lovely spot and by bedtime 9 vans 
What happened there I have been on my own more or less.
Had the famous fish and chips only managed the fish and that was just
Enormous 
Photos will follow.
From there I went round some hairpin bends and up and down some hills and landed at Dunbeath
Went to the harbour and got some strange looks so went to Inver campsite for the night. Won't go again
Toilets and showers were ideal.toilet, shower and wash basin all in one room with under floor heating and brilliant showers.
But 
Anyway moved onto Wick and checked out the harbour, but I carried on later to look at Castle Sinclear. Parked up . Castle in ruins but lovely. Thought I would stay here the night . Billy no mates agin except for a stone waggon(some works going on round there)
The cold wind  as been with me all the way up. This morning was cold and the wind was turning.
I decided to go back into Wick and look at the campsite, and this is where I am. Elec on.heating, tv on 
Nice and cosy

Yes there is room for wild camping and site camping 

Photos to follow
I'm nearly at the top

Oh and Sharron and Paul who have gone up the west coast have had glorious sunshine and no wind on there journey

And Adele and Ken are catching me up

West side of Scotland and England is where the good weather is Polly.  The east side is affected with cold winds and low cloud although we have sunshine and clear blue sky right now but return to cloudy conditions tonight.

You are beyond the spot now but we once stayed in a layby, a while ago,  just before the hill and sharp corner at Berriedale - wild camping.

The campsite owner at John o Groats was a sight to behold in his tartan trousers and mop of unruly ginger hair. But again that was a while ago. If you park there keep away from the sea front.  If you go for a walk east on the beach there are masses of shells. John o Groats museum was free at the time and worth a look round.

Glamis Castle is worth a visit.  The Queens Mother restored it during her life time. Can spy the Old Man of Hoy from one of the castle windows.

Hia
I was warned about Berriedale but thought oh I'll keep to the main road.
Didn't reliaze that was the main road.
Gutted as my dash cam didn't record it.
I stopped on the layby opposite side of the war graves 
Must check the dash cam out
Yes calling at the castle and if need be will call on the way back

Looks a bit daunting Berriedale hill and corner but keep vehicle in low gear and you will be fine.

Glamis castle used to be closed on Mondays. We had to extend our stay to visit. Not that it was a problem with all that lovely scenery.

Forgot to say if you travel east following the coast on the cliff top towards the lighthouse and the beyond you may find sea lions down on the beach. Don't advise going to stroke them though lol

Hia

Just been catching up and saying welcome to new members

Back on the ferry tomorrow 

Been a GREAT 10 days or whatever on Orkney including 2 days on Sanday

TOPS BRILLIANT place 

Just face timed our Claire and grandaughter Tilly had her say
When are you coming back cause I MISS YOU

don't they pull at your heart strings.

I also mentioned on my trip group on Facebook about Sept and our Claire was quick enough to ask where I was going 
I replied not sure yet 


Anyway going to work my way down using C&CC Sites
I might also write short reviews on the sites 
Then again might have a single malt instead

Hia

Sorry 
Forgot to say 
A GREAT BIG THANKS 
TO MY 
TOUR GUIDES
 ADELE AND KEN

Hia

Well I stayed over at Dingwall C&CC Site
Then Rosemarkie C&CC Site where I DIDNT see the Dolphins this time
Then joined C&CC THS at Black Isl Showground
Then Nairn C&CC site
Then Speyside C&CC Site. Saw a red squirrel
Then Tarland C&CC Site
Now on a THS AT Brechin Equestion center
From here meeting up with our Carl and Geirge at the National at Leurchers 
But might try a THS at Crieff before 
Not sure yet 
Anyway then Moffat 
And then HOME
Which I am ready for

Hia

Sat nav took me up and over to Cairn O Mount 
When my late hubby Rob and I went up Scotland in 1967 we had a Morris Oxford and we went up to Cairn o Mount chug chug chug
Had to stop and wander around it hasn't changed

Hia

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Hia

well i have seen some wildlife on this trip
Dolphins
Seals
Deer
Red Squirrel
Sea Horses
and a FINE specimen of the Male Species showing how to wear a Kilt


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i love the sea horses polly.

Hia

Well I am home
Sat in the garden looking at my water logged lawn 
Pulled some weeds up yesterday so feel fairly happy.
Hair cut so I don't look like a jedwood
Izzy waiting for her haircut.
Washing nearly all done 
Motorhome day tomorrow so that will be sorted ready for my next outing.
Went out for our Claire's birthday tea on Tuesday when I got home. Ethan and Tilly didn't know I was home. Ohhhh our Tilly shouting GRANNYS back and I got loads of loves and cuddles and your back .
Ethan being cool gave me a hug.
Saw our George at the Nationall at weekend but all didn't go well . He was running in the top 10 and gearbox went. 
He now as his 2 bikes with gearbox problems. 
Hopefully his race bike is still under warrenty 
Whatever he looks as though he his saying goodbye to the Nationals this year

Hia

So so happy
Our George as been sponsored by Derbyshire Off Road Center 
They are loaning him a Honda 250 so he can take part in the Nationals.
He is also sponsored by Roack Oil 

So so Happy 
Could do cartwheels, but better not