Had a bit of a lie-in this morning, then arranged for my dirty nasty hiking clothes to be taken to a laundry service down the road. Four shirts, 2 pairs of pants, a set of jimjams, a few pairs of socks, and skivvies - wash, dry, and folded for 8 pounds. Now THERE'S a deal! Picked the laundry up at noon, then headed to the Grassmarket to meet up with an old friend, Aya, and his family for drinks/late lunch. So good to see him, and meet his fiancée, Lyndsey, and his little girls! We went to the Black Bull, where I had chicken stuffed with haggis (with peas, carrots, and potatoes) and a lovely Rekordolig mixed berries cider.
Headed back to the Cluaran House guest house afterwards, to repack my duffle bag and get ready for tomorrow's leg to Prestonpans/Port Seton. My lodging last night and tonight is right along the John Muir Way - no extra walking to pick up the trail tomorrow at all!
Weather today was a total mixed bag. Bright, warm sunshine would quickly give way to a cold wind and snow at any given moment. Aya was telling me that it's been a weird April, weather-wise.
Only 3 trail days and one rest day left...
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