....at last!

 Another day, another country.

We travelled up by train to Dunbar via Edinburgh. Sunshine all the way, connections worked, met at the station. Hugs all round, so good to see some family after nearly two years.

Small things matter - a comfortable bed, a good read, happy food. But so do big things like family and a sense of place.

It is going to be a good week.



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