A beautiful run off Shapp, through brilliant sunshine whilst it pours back home. Rigurous customs, passport inspection money changing, plus the odd border-guard incentive (well done Astrid) got us into Scotchland and a wonderful return to insanity and fine hospitality was enjoyed at the Mintos in Minto. I was reminded why we are doing this ride by meeting George, what a pleasure and honour. Minto has no ‘phone signal, so this posting is late, I think places cut off from phone contact are to be cherished and preserved. Scotland is about to introduce a ‘view tax’ where all properties are assesed for their vistas and taxed accordingly. Minto, having the far-reaching sort is all the richer for the view, but all the poorer for the highest of tax bands.
