This is Belhaven Bay folks with a fine view of the Bass Rock. I often wondered how the local brewery of the same name got such a lovely head on its beer. Well you can see the tide bringing it in twice a day if you ever visit. (Joking)
This pic is taken from near the start of the John Muir way. It is a walking trail tho some of it can be cycled and a cycle path or road is often not too far away. There is a building in the centre of Dunbar with a Stars and Stripes hanging from it if you are ever down here.
So we start on a shared section of the JMW but soon we are on the coastal road. There is a good path to keep you off the busy road until East Linton, then a good B road to the Air Museum.
Freewheeling into the car park area somebody jumps out from the first car and heads directly towards us. Its Jane, what a surprise! We park the bikes and exchange pleasantries. ( ok ok i give her a huge hug )
The prime target here is Concord. It is impressive and larger than i thought. The sleek lines are a credit to the designers though they have to be to go supersonic. The undercarriage has been lowered by an extra 2 feet to get the tail fin to fit under the roof. This upset the balance and a tank of water is hidden in the nosecone to stop it lifting.
Sadly but understandabley, you cant sit in the drivers seat. Its 1960's analogue technology here and this makes it more impressive to me.
We spend 2 hours but its not long enough. There is a lot to see among the old airfield buildings including a Vulcan and some old vehicles. Well worth a visit.
Back to the job in hand, Jane springs another surprise. The photo taken at Lands End had arrived home and here it was to look at. I got a strange feeling and still cant believe i've cycled from there. A bag of food is gratefully received too and we divvy it between us.
We say our goodbyes and load up once more. The road beckons. Aberlady is next, with a following wind we are ticking over doing 17mph and very soon Prestopans and Musselbrugh are also taken.
Traffic is busy but we are soon on the off-road Route 1, skirting Newcraighall and Duddingston loch. The sky darkens and waterproofs are on again. We aim for the Meadows and the Eh Cycle Coop for spares and shelter.
The Meadows are extra busy. Its the moonwalk tonight. Music is playing and a good atmosphere is here with hundreds of people enjoying the event.
Speaking of events, I am delighted to share the news that daughter Ruth has passed her exams with flying colours. Well done!
Its still raining as we leave the Co-op, a new helmet for me, brake pads for Julian. I discovered yesterday my helmet had suffered a fatal split after my slide last week though I had not spotted it. I am now convinced of the benefit of wearing one.
The downpour intensifies so we take refuge in Sainsburys near Telford Road. It is 4pm and we don 't like the prospect of cycling to Kinross. We eventually opt to find a B&B asap. We ask a local sitting next to us in the cafe and she says ghere is one just up on Telford Road. There is too and we get in. Its relief to be in the dry again.
A shorter day than planned but that is our gameplan. It is to be enjoyed, rather than endured. Pamela our host recommends the Telford Arms pub just down the road. We are not disappointed and i have my third banana split in 3 days ! There is a quiz night going on so its a tad noisier than usual and an interesting spectator sport. Here is a question that caused obvious uproar and all sorts of comments from the now relaxed participants , drinks going down a treat.
What is a four letter word ending in K meaning intercourse? I'm sure you all got TALK like me.
Miles today, 36.
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