Snow-capped Ben Rinnes in the distance
but as we walked round, sheltered in the woods from the sharp wind, the sun was warm, more spring than winter.By the time we emerged on to the road the ice was melting and we were able to walk rather than skate home.
And all this after a different kind of walk yesterday: an amble round parts of Aberdeen less-travelled with friends, one of our party re-living her youth as she guided us out of Footdee (pronounced `Fittie`), an old fishing village right at the end of the harbour, along the beachfront to the Bridge of Don, then on to the Brig O` Balgownie
along the Don
into Seaton Park,past the splendid St. Machar`s Cathedral,
though with no time to stop (it really was an ambling ramble). Then on through old Aberdeen (where we serendipitously discovered Grub Fresh Food on The Spital - perfect timing for a quick break, good coffee and tea and cakes) back down to the harbour and on to the seafront...by now in the dark. An excellent afternoon, new places and good company.....though we might have to pick up the pace a little if we`re going to do the 26 mile walk planned for June!
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