Despite the lack of sunshine in Scotland over the summer, I had a great holiday. I could hardly complain with 7 weeks off! You would think I had plenty of time to keep up with my blog but I kept myself busy and packed in lots of activities over the summer months. Nevertheless, I was really glad to get back to work - I missed it! However, I've struggled to get back into routine and still in 'holiday mentality'! So enough is enough, the holidays are over!
Here are some of the highlights from my summer break -
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| 5 ferries challenge - over 70 miles and 5 ferries in 1 day (and the Arran Whisky Music festival!) |
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| Obviously the 5 ferries had to be followed by cocktails! |
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| Sunning myself on the decking. Little did I know it would be the only afternoon of sun.... |
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| Cheering on the CRC rafters at the RNLI raft race on Campbeltown Loch |
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| Sting and Paul Simon Live at the SSE Hydro - even more amazing than the food in Fanny Trollopes beforehand |
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| Running Ben Lomond for our 8th wedding anniversary (after running out of fuel getting there!) |
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| Stuart winning the inaugural Carradale 10k! (I even got 3rd senior lady too) |
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| One of my friends and PT clients Gerri celebrating after completing the Carradale 5k. And having an awesome burger before cycling home |
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| Gigha with the nieces. And a lovely lunch at the Boathouse |
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| Picnic at Machrihanish after finally running up to Killypole Loch |
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| Taking my new wheels a spin with James and his new wheels. MOK lighthouse followed by Muneroy :-0 |
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| Cappuccinos with Mum at Bellochantuy |
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| Walking the Cobbler on a Saturday afternoon with besties and Mia! |
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| View from near the top of Ben Arthur |
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| We enjoyed a wee drink and some good grub at the George afterwards |
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| The Waverley came to town! It was so late though the girls and I decided to go for coffee and cake instead of a trip |
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| Beach walks on Westport |
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| Saddell selfie after a rainy cycle |
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| Stuart wins the 2 mile Inveraray Highland Games! |
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| Jen and I travel to India for lots of sightseeing. We were 'celebrities' everywhere we went |
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| We visited the Taj Mahal at 5.30 am to beat the crowds. We then ran to the Red Fort instead of using the traditional guides or rickshaws! |
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| The CRC gang travelled to Islay for the half marathon where Stuart WON! |
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| Stuart showing off his 'little' prize for 1st place |
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| Jen and I a bit bewildered at being on the winning podium for MOKTRI |
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| Celebrating with cocktails after MOKTRI |
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| Kelpies selfie! |
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| We cycled down the canal path to the Falkirk Wheel |
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| Enjoying a beer and a Mai Thai whilst visiting Ryan in Aberdeen |
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| Breakfast at a beach cafe |
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| Walking off the breakfast! |
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| Meeting the 'Peach's' at Ballater Highland Games |
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| Beautiful day at Ballater but exhausted after the 5k hill race |
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| We stayed at Carnoustie Golf Club Hotel for a night |
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| Ran along the beach as the sun was setting, worked up an apetite for our 3 course feast at the hotel... |
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| We ditched the bikes and walked around St Andrews for the morning |
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| Stuart is back on the podium for the Tarbert 10k |
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| With the absence of all the usual suspects I crept up on the podium again too! |
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| Family celebration dinner out at the Ugadale. Lovely meal and company but very slow to get food! |
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| Sunday cycle round the Kilberry loop with the cycle group followed by great grub at Ardrishaig |
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| Stuart tries to shelter from some of the rain at the Oban Highland Games. Tough races but good day out where our youngsters picked up lots of prizes and had fun. |
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| Toasting marshmallows with the girls after Catriona's birthday bbq |
