Day Three

Perth to Hawick - Today saw the weather much improved with sun and clear blue sky for the first section to Kinross.  Got a really good run and arrived just through the town where we had mars bars and soup. Next section was down to the Forth Bridge and on the way this time we stopped at Baynes the Bakers in Inverkeithing and introduced Mike to the wonders of pineapple fodant tarts. Fortunately Alan didnt have the same pleasure but during the next few days i will make sure he has one.  We then arrived at the Forth bridge and sailed across it with no bother but trying to find your way around the City was impossible even with a map and sat nav.  Thanks to the guys in the Tattoo parlour. On through Edinburgh via the A701 to Penicuik and we then sped through to Peebles then it all went wrong when the sat nav decided that a tour of the Scottish Borders which ended with Mikes back tyre exploding so he was picked up by van and i went 20 miles out of the way until eventually arriving belatedly in Hawick.  This visit to Hawick was so far the jewel in the crown and really makes you appreciate Hospitality of the highest order especially from Liz Wood President of the Rotary Club of Hawick and their members.  Their hospitality and friendship was exceptional and we were made to feel so welcome not only from Rotary but also the Elm House Hotel that Rotary had arranged for us to stay in.  They also brought along Colin and Pam who were non rotarians but had done the John O Groats to Lands End ride allowing us to quiz them on the next sections.  We cannot thank them all and praise them so highly.  Thanks again. Tomorrow we move to England.