... a recovery day at home!
My annual leave, mostly staying at home with days out, is well underway, and has just included train travel to London and back closely followed by Bute and back, with visits to Greenwich Park, the Tower of London and Rothsay, as well as catch-ups with friends human and feline!!
For the record, it is equally as possible to do a day trip from 'Railway Town' to Bute as it is to London, not least as it is the Dubai or Schipol of the UK rail network.
Two aspects of the trip to Bute prompted a bit of thought...
- On the outbound journey, my booked ferry was cancelled, so I had an unplanned wander before catching the one an hour later. It was lovely to catch a glimpse of places I'd never have seen otherwise, and in the scheme of things, an hour's delay is nothing
- On the inbound journey, my local train was delayed as the British Transport Police had to be called due to unruly, sectarian behaviour from young football fans. It is sad that unquestioned 'tradition' perpetuates negativity.
I had a lovely time, celebrating friendship, health, connectedness and diversity. A couple of photos for anyone who might like them...
Poppies at the Tower of London
Ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothsay
