The forecast promised much better weather for today, so I was a bit disappointed on the first part of my journey when it was very cloudy, and at times misty. However, as I approached Edinburgh, the sky started to clear, and the odd gleam of sunshine appeared. I decided to have an early lunch, in the hope that by the time I reached my destination, it would be even brighter. So I had a quick stop in a garden centre (of course) for a most enjoyable roll with cheese and coleslaw
After lunch I headed for South Queensferry, stopping briefly on the way to take a quick photo - I am sure you will recognise these structures ..... the Forth Road and Rail Bridges
Of course for years, the rail bridge was known simply as the Forth Bridge, until the Road Bridge opened in 1964. There were lots of trains crossing the bridge - this gives you and idea of the scale
I grew up hearing jobs described as 'it's like painting the Forth Bridge' - because as soon as they get to the end of painting the bridge, they have to go back and start again. As you can see, they are still working on it
The bridge is so big, it was hard to get all of it into one shot
Once I had walked through the town, I was able to take photos of the road bridge. I remember once being in the car with my Dad crossing the bridge. I said to him to look down to the left, as I knew someone who lived down there ...... I forgot that, like me, he doesn't like heights - his eyes were fixed on the road ahead! There is a footpath should you wish to walk across the bridge (why would you do that?)
I had intended you show you lots more photos, but Typepad has had one of its periodic hissy fits, and I've had to do this through Internet Explorer, which is somewhat clunky!! Never mind, I'll save them for another day! Stuart and I are slumped in front of the tv, full of lasagne and garlic bread (and a glass or two of wine!)