Checking in and out
had a lovely week away in Scotland and around the border. Just what the doctor ordered really and James and I came back really relaxed.
It was a tiny village right on the sea front just over the border. It was so rocky though that sometimes it looked like you were on Mars or something!! James and the kids had fun rock pooling most nights and skimming stones when the tide was in. Good old fashioned fun 
We went to the National Museum of Flight one day which was really good, with an excellent interactive zone with flight simulators and loads to do.
Most days we had gorgeous weather and we spent 2 fab days at the seaside. One day we went back over the border to Bamburgh which had the most gorgeous long beach, I loved it there.
The other day we headed only a couple of miles north to Coldingham which was the most lovely little bay. Had a nice walk into St Abbs that day too, very pretty and quaint.
We took James to Melrose. The kids and I have been probably 4 or 5 times now but always without J. We walked lots around, down to the chain bridge and also did a couple of geocaches in the area. He loved it as I thought he would.
Had a great, but tiring, day trip to Edinburgh. We drove to the P&R and got the bus in. We stayed mostly round the Royal Mile and did touristy things, but kept to the free things like the museums. We really liked the Museum on the Mound which is all about money and is housed in the HBOS headquarters. The kids cracked a safe and got 2 choc coins so they loved it too 
Went to the Elephant House cafe we went to last time we were in Edinburgh and which we loved, such gorgeous views. I was a bit mortified to see a film crew and even more so when they appeared to film me ordering LOTS of chocolate cake. Oh dear!!! No idea what they were filming for or even if I want to know!! Everyone was a bit overtired that day which made it not so fab, but nevermind.
Overall we had such a lovely time. The sun shone almost constantly and I was just so amazed at our luck with the weather. Can’t wait to go back to Scotland 
I’m going to be offline this next week though as we’re doing our 1940’s week and I’ve said no TV or computers. Eeek. Hope I’ll be able to do it!! I have our rations bought and a plan of what we’ll be eating. James is being a bit grumpy about it all, as is M, but A is really enthusiastic. Hopefully will be back with a full rundown next week.
lovely post and pictures too, glad your holiday was so good. Look forward to hearing all about 1940s week soon!
Comment by Sarah — September 20, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
no tv or puter for a week?? That’s devotion to education. Hope it goes well for you.
Comment by Jax — September 20, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Nice to hear about your week in more detail and with pics. Really did sound lovely
Hope 1940s week goes really well, look forward to hearing about it when you’re back in the 00s!
Comment by Nic — September 20, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
You can’t do that - we need a blow by blow account of your week in the ’40’s.
Comment by Jan — September 20, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
lol Jan, I’ll try to keep a paper diary and type it up next week. This assumes I’ll be able to do it, but I’ve told you all now so I’ll have to!!
Comment by Administrator — September 20, 2009 @ 9:56 pm
great! looking forward to it. really need a grainy cine reel!
Comment by HelenJ — September 20, 2009 @ 10:58 pm
am intrigued as to whether you are also banning mobile phones?
Comment by Jax — September 20, 2009 @ 11:05 pm
Holiday looked really superb, glad to read what a lovely time you had.
Good luck with 1940s week you brave woman!
x
Comment by Ali — September 21, 2009 @ 5:14 am