One calendar month on! weather calm and brightness in the air. Jo & Dave spending time with friends Pete & Kate in Melrose, so Chris left to babysit! Brutal climb onto moor (Cicerone's description, not ours) to be greeted by stunning views, these would accompany us all day. Warning of feral goats (does Malcolm count?) but it should have said look out for the 'Great Grimpen Mire' (ref: The Hound Of The Baskervilles), Malcom didn't and went thigh deep into a sphagnum moss pit, luckily for him Aly had watched 'Moor S.O.S.' and was able to rescue him! More panoramic views that are hard to describe, the Cheviot Hills were beautiful, weather warm with excellent visibility and although going underfoot was slow we loved every step and vista.
Chris was in charge of stove at teastop and did an admirable job. We crossed the border into Scotland at approx. 755 miles and then followed the Roman road, Dere Street, all the way to Jedburgh. A delightful day filled with wondrous views unchanged over the years. A day to fill your heart with pure joy. Arrived in Jedburgh in time to enjoy the luxury of a deep bath at our delightful B&B, where the offer of clothes washing was gladly accepted, (Airenlea B&B, Amanda and Chris Scott).
20.5 miles - short by our standards but every step enjoyed. Aly.
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