Psychological.

 

Snow on the hills on the far side of the bay. The supply boat remains firmly at anchor offshore. This confluence of factors would usually indicate that bad weather is on the way but it's calm and bright and warm(ish)....or at least not cold. The farmer is up and about early releveling the ground in the potato field where the large lake has formed in the recent rains. He promises to smooth out some of the potholes on the track that leads down to the Last wee house before Denmark.

With a sixteen hour flight ahead of us we go for a long walk to stretch our legs. The harbour is busy. Better weather has brought out the part time fishermen and the berths have filled up with small boats of varying degrees of sea worthiness.

The tours for the parents of wannabe students continue.  These are very international affairs. We step off the pavement to let a particularly determined group pass by. They have the look and intensity of folks who are on a mission. An American woman at the tail end is chatting to a student guide and asking how safe the town is. The guide assures her that 'Crime isn't a big thing here. This  isn't Portland '. Has Portland really become the text book example of urban disorder ?

 

Fudge buns arrive fresh at the bakers.

The bakers window is displaying something unusual. Angus isn't sure what's on offer but 'The Font' says they're chocolate lipsticks and nail polish. A chocolate set of gardening tools complete the tableau. Mothers Day offerings ?

Easter eggs make a seasonal splash in the window of the chocolate shop. They're  in the process of receiving a major delivery. The window is already full and more cartons are being wheeled into the store room. Angus is greatly taken with a large Lindt rabbit with a red bow . Chocolate from an Easter Lindt rabbit always tastes special. 'The Font' thinks this belief is psychological but isn't sure what it signifies. 

Now a quick trip back home and then off in the car to Edinburgh airport.

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