Post Norse depression

 That's July almost gone and it will soon be Christmas.

Month started on board the Balmoral cruise ship visiting 4 places in Norway. First time there, were relatively lucky with the weather and all went well. Had the drinks package so partook royally while aboard, also hit a couple of Norwegian pubs in Haugesund and in Alesund, very expensive, but was prepared for that. 

Was a nice wee ship, not the biggest I've been on, but small enough to enter the fjords. Would have been better with an outside cabin, but you can't have everything. 

Rest of month has gone really quickly, been walking/doing my short runs as normal. Also went to Edinburgh the day before last, ended up in Bow Bar and don't remember leaving the place. Been a bit fragile yesterday, but had a run from Kissing Trees down into Kirkcaldy today. Actually been great weather last 2 days, should have cut grass, but hopefully do that tomorrow.

Financially a bit better off after the endowment poilicy I was mis-sold back in 1999 matured. Did not reach the target amount, but as I have already paid mortgage off was a nice bonus. Will help with the USA trip in September and perhaps will help with an Australian -or similar- trip in future.

Discovered yesterday that Rudi and Jutta from Heidelberg will pass through Kinghorn on a roadtrip next week, so no doubt will be having a few refreshments, also going to a Whisky tasting in Auld Hoose on Friday, got to be careful though as working next day.

Work is manic as usual, glad I have a designated seat now as hotdesking is not for me. 

Here a few pics..