A decades old tradition dictates that Vicky and I begin every trip to London with a Pimms at The Clarence, WhitehallWe traveled to Edinburgh via train and met up with the rest of the tour group. Left to right – Andrea, Kelly, Kristine, Brooke, Denise and Cecily.First things firstCecily Horton and Victoria Hinshaw prepare a roast chicken dinnerSoup for lunch in StirlingDenise opted for the pretty pate and she also acted as our intrepid beer taster, see below
It should be noted that Denise did not taste them all at the same meal.
Steak with trimmings at our local, the Gargunnock InnVicky opted for the haggisA little something at home to tide us over until Sunday lunchSunday roast at the Gargunnock InnThe ultimate indulgence – a glass of pinot noir, Scottish tablet and . . . . . tablet ice cream!
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