There was a brief flurry of rain as we left the house yesterday morning, but fortunately it had gone off by the time we got to Melrose, to go for a leisurely walk along the river. The river level is quite low, as you can see from this fisherman - usually he would be in water just about up to his waist
Every time we go on this walk, I take a photo of this boat!
The air was full of the scent of wild garlic, with great swathes of it running down to the river .......
....... and carpets under the trees
The garlic may be a bit smelly, but it does have a lovely flower
There were other flowers along the riverbank
Malcolm spotted this strange creature watching us from the end of a branch!
On the way back to the car, I spotted this dovecote - perhaps Malcolm could make one for me?
Of course you know what comes next - yes, we went for a cuppa! It is some weeks since we last went to the Old Melrose Furniture Studio ..... and we were somewhat surprised by how much had changed! A new carpark has been laid out behind the buildings, leaving the courtyard free, and the large pile of old doors has been removed from in front of the farm shop. The pots are full of herbs
We ordered a toasted teacake and a cheese scone, then as usual shared them - delicious!
Back home, the snakeshead fritillaries have started to flower
To finish ..... you never know when you might need your camera. I took this photo when I was in the Ladies at the furniture studio - I know Malcolm has some nice pieces of wood in his stash in the garage ...... perhaps he could make a picture frame for me (once he has made a dovecote!)