View from a mountain

Scotland 2012

Just over a week ago I set out on the Guzzi with Tom riding pillion, accompanied by Rob and Martin for what turned out to be a spectacular tour of Scotland. We had been watching the  forecast and even though it looked good, we expected a variety of weather, well that's Scotland isn't it?

We were wrong, we had just one type of climate, Hot sun with clear skies for the duration. The only issue was how to store all the surplus clothing because it was so hot - the temperature gauge on the bike reached 36 degrees a couple of time on the the North West coast and Sky. It passed too soon.

 

The sun goes down on the Harley.........and rises on the Guzzi.

5th April, the Ponderosa Cafe near Llangollen. 1 100 mile each way ride to meet up with a friend was required to get the bike to the magic 600 miles needed for the first service which also signals the end of the running period. 

It was 11 degrees centigrade when I set off, and 5 degrees when I arrived here. No electric clothing yet as the dealer wants to install the loom to "protect" the warranty. It was still a great ride and the bike is settling down nicely.  

I found myself wandering Regent Street in the rain last night, and spotted the sign for Heddon Street through the rain drops. Venturing down if found this newly created plaque on the wall. 

Bye bye old friend .........

 




 Hello Guzzi!

The middle of winter, fast asleep on a soft bed in front of a roaring fire. 

Cat bliss.

New Year's Eve/Day