After breakfast I was getting ready to plug in the iron and de-wrinkle some shirts for work . . . . until I looked out the window. It was a beautiful day, and there is no telling how many more of these we will have here in the far northeast of Scotland.
"Honey, let's go on a Sunday drive." I called to my wonderful wife.
"OK!" came the answer from the kitchen. ""Get ready while I spray the house plants -- let's drive up the coast to Peterhead."
And off we went down the small country roads north to Peterhead.
The days are short now so the sun is always at a low angle . . . perfect for photography.
The light was magnificent, the sky was magnificent, and the road was inviting.
Although we had the GPS turned on and set for Peterhead, we turned whenever we saw an interesting sign. Sometimes we stopped to walk around.
I do love cold and clear days. The Aberdeenshire countryside is fantastic.
Cruden Bay had a nice beach and what looked like an excellent golf course. We vowed to return.
Then we arrived in Peterhead, The Blue Toon. It was somewhat vacant and not all that inviting looking. It is a "blue collar" town of fishermen and packing house workers. We parked and walked around to find a restaurant.
There was a walking street, but no walkers.
Although Peterhead did not look inviting, it actually was. We stopped a woman and asked her where there was a good place to eat. She gladly recommend the Cottonwood. We went there and the service was friendly, the food was good, and the customers were positive and lively. We took the big road home in the dark. It was a nice Sunday.