It was such a beautiful day, we just drove down Glasgow Green and wandered through to the McLellan arch and back along the river on the park side this time, not the Gorbals side like we did a few weeks ago. That was a bit strange. It seemed to be Ladies Day on the river with only a very few men out rowing. We’re sitting in the People’s Palace now. Near the door to get the benefit of the cooling breeze. We usually avoid these seats because of the cold draught. Not today.
After that gentle exercise, we drove home and while Scamp did a bit of sun worshipping, I went out on the bike and cycled down to Auchinstarry (because I reckoned I wouldn’t get parked – I would have) and from there along the canal which is where I was and photographed Mrs Mallard and her seven wee ducklings out for a paddle. I simply couldn’t pass up that opportunity now, could I? From there it was all uphill. Up the first tough climb from the canal to Twechar itself, then the long slog up to the Drumgrew bridge. I stopped off there for some water. This was the first stop from the canal at Twechar and I’m quite proud of it. Had a wee rest in the garden after my run. My legs are sore tonight, but I enjoyed it. May go in to Glasgow tomorrow to get a UV filter for the new lens. Saves me using and losing the tiny wee lens cap. Best make good use of the sun as it looks like drizzle on Tuesday. Oh dear!