Elie and Earlsferry

Having decided yesterday to extend our trip, Angela realised that she had not brought enough of one of John's medications. Not like her, she's usually pretty meticulous about such things. So, this morning we would have to head to nearby St. Andrews where there was a medical centre. Putting five pounds in the honesty box, we fired up Marge, leaving the Oyster Catchers sorting through the grass in front, and a variety of other birds sheltering in the crevices of the nearby sandstone rock. The journey was unpleasant, heavy rain and heavy traffic. What a contrast to yesterday's beautiful day in Edinburgh, we couldn't believe we'd been walking around in T-shirts. On the outskirts of St. Andrews a fuel station. Right Marge, cross the road, we're going in, just to top you up. Most of the pumps were out of action. Marge only needed a small amount and we felt guilty about filling her up, but she consumes quite a lot of fuel and we don't want to be caught out in more remote areas.

We arrived at the medical centre in St. Andrews just after noon. Let's get this problem sorted out. Easier said than done. We'll spare you the long story. Short story, you're in Scotland, we do things differently here. The same reason from the English side, you're in Scotland, they do things differently up there. Register as a temporary resident. No. Covid? After four hours of no, no, no, John went in to the pharmacy of the Morrisons supermarket opposite. Yes! That'll be five pounds please. Bargain, five pounds for nearly four hours of stress. That woman was an Angel he declared. Does she know we're in Scotland, and you're from England? Who cares Marge, get out of town quickly. After Shopping done and John sorted, we drove back along the coast road through East Neuk. Sorry Marge, we can't stop here, seafront parking is closed due to a golf tournament this week. Yes, we were in the land of golf.

On to Elie and Earlsferry. Excellent. Pretty town, reminded us of towns alongside the Loire river in France. Lovely views. And vans were welcome. Bingo! So, Marge has a dramatic sea view, the wind is strong, but not too strong.

Our neighbour in front is the van that was to the left of us last night. We just hope the wind speed doesn't increase too much during the night otherwise it might be a case of shake, rattle and roll.