We woke to the confirmation that southern Scotland was due to be battered by 70mph gusts from the west - the remains of the hurricane that had hit America. The severe weather warning was from about 4pm. Having consumed a wonderful breakfast cooked by Gillian and taken Dennis' advice about the terrain, we decided to modify our route - instead of heading to Peebles, we headed off to Galashiels via Hawick. But for the rain driving into us and the wind, which at times blew so hard that we had to lean into it to stay on the road, we might have enjoyed the ride. As it was, it was somewhere between grim and dangerous.
We completed the 40 miles by about 3pm and sought a B&B for the night. Unfortunately the signposted Galashiels Visitors Information Centre had been closed - a victim of public expenditure cuts no doubt. After some phone calls, Pete found a local B&B that would take us and we were at last able to retreat to the warmth and safety of dry accommodation.
Hi Guys
ReplyDeleteWell done for persevering through the storms. You have been very much in our thoughts these last few days and continue to be in our prayers.
The Mitchells xxx