Well. I said we had a Big Day Out planned for today and we certainly managed to pull it off.
Historically, Numbnuts and I are really rubbish at two things.
1) decisions.
2) plans.
We’re both pretty decent at a lot of things but most of our outings tend to be pl’s, rather than fully formed plans.
Today’s pla started with meeting at the Balmoral at 9:30 and taking it from there.
Isn’t Stirling pretty?
One of my favourite things in the world are train journeys. If the train is an option, I will happily take the train. I don’t really know what it is about travelling by train that I like so much but it’s one of those things I want to share with Wee Daftie.
One of the deciding factors on where to go today was whether or not we could get there by train so we basically flipped a coin and headed to the station to find the train to Stirling.
True happiness. A Daftie, her Official Unofficial Auntie and train tickets.
The stamina of Wee Daftie is outstanding. Honestly, when she is on form, there is no stopping her. Today was no exception. The thing that was – is – so surprising is how much she likes stairs. Genuinely. I know we are in the business of walking 10,000 steps a day at the moment but I think she’s taking it too literally. I don’t think there was a step in Stirling Castle that we didn’t walk up or down.
One of the many pauses to check out the fantastic views.
The weather was perfect for walking and sightseeing. Blue sky, warm sun, bright and crisp air. The surrounding mountains were touched with snow, the green of the fields was fresh and the river was still. Truly a sight to behold.
Daftie in a cubby, just one of the modern renovations of the Castle.
We stopped for a hearty lunch at the cafe before climbing the steps all over the half of the castle we still had to explore. I don’t care how much walking we have done recently, I guarantee my calves will definitely feel it tomorrow. May as well have spent the afternoon on a stair master.
The coolest kid in town. And her toddler.
It was such a fun day and another really fun way to get our steps done.
Travels With My Daftie 