Edinburgh stop over!

Sunday; wet and v windy, not a day to be out on a heavily laden bike so after a bit of memory searching on my part and some superb Purple Princess navigating by daughter we found the cafe!  It was a spot I happened upon the previous June while working for Rescue Medics providing medical cover for The Moonwalk.  Parked up monitoring some of the 'tail enders' on their way to Inverleith Park, I needed Loo, coffee and sugar boost,in that order, a quick scan around and spotted The Circle Cafe/ Coffee Shop, went in, ordered coffee, made it to loo, seconds to spare, coffee ready, scanned cake counter, chocolate brownie (big sslices!).  Perfect.  Anyway, remembered the 'cafe culture' ambiance and thought "Yep, nice place for a wet Sunday morning b/fast".

Monday; Louise had taken another day holiday to ride with her old dad, Aww!!

The Princess took us clear of the main city traffic and with Louise navigating we were off pedaling The John Muir Way to North Berwick, making it there just as the heavens opened! Well we just had to drink coffee and eat cake! Or in my case have soup first (I needed building up!!).

Heading back into the city I wondered if we would have time to call in at Maggie's, the flagship of the cancer support charity (People with cancer need places like these!).  They were not about to exactly close, but the day folk were about to go and two evening groups were due to start. However we were made very welcome, fed tea and an assortment of biccies and introduced to an assortment of folk who were there for Tai Chi or the Family's Group.  The support for my ride was moving, a donation was made there and then and others have been pledged on line.  My thanks to the Edinburgh Maggie's Family!

Tuesday; gales!  Louise off to work. Me, shopping (food), Moroccan veg for evening meal.  I think Louise needs to build up her garlic tolerance, there was only one bulb (not clove!!).

Wednesday; bit less windy but awfy wet!  I'm still not going out!  saving myself!!  Tonight's meal (promised no garlic)  White fish with red pesto coating and selection of steamed veg.  Master Chef eat your heart out!!!