To York 22-8-10

Tartan  in the Mill being checked for faultsA Close on the Royal Mile Edinburgh

Today we travelled to York by train. Last night it rained so hard and we felt sorry for those lining up to see the Tattoo. Two sessions last night who had heavy rain!! Weren't we lucky to have a lovely mild night. Before we left Edinburgh we had a lovely wandering day and walked up to the Royal Mile and many miles beyond!! We went through a Tartan Weaving mill.So hard not to buy a beautiful tartan rug but they just wouldn't work with the heat of Italy!
I loved the many little lanes on the Royal Mile that are known as a "Close".

The National Art Gallery Edinburgh

Street performer Edinburgh

I would like to paint these as they reek of history--days gone by---horse and carts etc. I have done many little paintings when I felt inspired with our travels. I like the "inspiration of the moment type" paintings!! A good record of our trip. Tonight we are in York---tell you more after a sleep and heaps more walking!!----not together I hope!!!