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Menootery With New Friends

NB1: This one's image-heavy and, therefore, a Me-Now-Views Extra as well!
NB2: Comments on Monday's post used various references that are actually inaccurate - partly my fault as I did not specify that MC identifies as English Traveller... not "gypsy" or Roma. This website gives a succinct summary of backgrounds. I am not here to tell MC's story, only the part where our paths interconnected... and, I hope, respectfully, as he showed only respect for me.

On Monday, I told you about meeting new pals on the road, MC and his animals. I also mentioned that we took a lengthy (for me) walk together. It is an established route and part of a much larger one, but just right for the likes of me. It is known as the Euchan Glen walk, in reference to the smaller river that feeds into the Nith. It was beautiful. Before getting to the pics from the walk itself, let me share something from the info boards that are on display at the parking spot we stayed at. The first four are close-ups taken from a single board for ease of your reading. 








That last board shows all the points of interest and walkways... you can see the Euchan Glen walk that we took in that lower left quadrant, marked out in yellow dots (biggification may be required!). Now to show you some of what we saw.









There will be a little bit of video turning up over at the tubular in due course. There was quite some up and down along the way, actual steps and some bridges to cross, but the RRD served me well, and there was only one sit-down stop along the way. The path was well-kept and clearly appreciated by locals as much as visitors. A truly gorgeous spot.

Meanwhile, back at 'camp'...







It seems that Roxy decided I was alright people, and got a special pawmishun from 'Dad' to enter my premises. All you regulars here know how that thrilled "YAM-aunty"!!!

Eventually, it was time to move on, though. I had to say my farewells - but not goodbyes, because we have exchanged communications and will no doubt meet up again along the way...


NB: Vanlife followers - the next video is live on the channel!


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17 comments:

  1. Millie and Walter3 August 2023 at 05:21

    What a lovely place to stay and so rich in history. Roxy is so cute and really seemed to enjoy watching you on your computer. Were you showing her all your Blogville doggie friends? BOL!

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    1. Yamini MacLean3 August 2023 at 14:37

      Hari Om
      Actually I was - and also she was acting as guest editor as I prepared these two posts about our meeting! Yxx

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  2. Jenn Jilks3 August 2023 at 06:11

    You are amazing! XX

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  3. WFT Nobby3 August 2023 at 11:04

    What a delightful path along Euchan Glen. Nobby wants to know if you met many other dogs out walking?

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    1. Yamini MacLean3 August 2023 at 14:36

      Hari Om
      We did indeed Nobby; a Golden Retriever, a Little White Fluffy of indistinct heritage, and latterly, Josh, a Springer Spaniel cross (possibly Collie), whom you can spot in the road picture beside the passing place. I suspect that track is very popular with local and visiting dog owners alike! The whole area is one I think you and Gail would very much enjoy. Hugs and wags, Y-a xxx

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  4. Hilary Melton-Butcher3 August 2023 at 11:41

    Hi Yam - this is wonderful ... loved seeing you and your pals ... I'll be back to be educated and read up. Love the photos ... cheers Hilary

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  5. easyweimaraner3 August 2023 at 12:15

    it has something of the extremely old days when we meet new friends in the "wilderness"... we have immediately this special feeling as if we are family .....

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  6. eileeninmd3 August 2023 at 15:00

    Hello,
    Roxy and the horse are both so cute, they both are great new friends. The walk looks wonderful, gorgeous scenery. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,3 August 2023 at 15:56

    It’s good to know that we have continued the time-honoured tradition of killing each other on account of our differences. Perhaps Jews murdered in the Tree of Life Synagogue pondered for a moment or two whether they should worship in secret. They don’t of course but armed guards and security systems are needed. As for you and your encounter with the itinerant fellow and his animals, bravo, I say. May you meet again in peace and joy.

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    1. Yamini MacLean3 August 2023 at 16:06

      Hari OM
      So true, isn't it, David? Humankind simply does not learn the lessons and each and every century, history is repeated somewhere on the planet. Equally, there are folk who come for entirely different backgrounds and can meet and share time and space, and seek to find out what is common between us, to tie us in the peace and joy of life... One can only pray that the latter at the very least balances, if not outweighs the former. Yxx

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  8. Cathy3 August 2023 at 16:15

    Oh gosh you hadn’t better tell Tigger…he’ll never forgive you for letting ‘someone else’ sit close to you and gaze into the mysteries of your laptop.
    Best travelogue I’ve viewed for a while. Lovely photos Yam, of you, your guest and your travels!

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  9. Duke3 August 2023 at 17:27

    What beautiful shots but my favorites are the pictures of you and Roxy!

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  10. MadSnapper3 August 2023 at 17:38

    you could not have found a more beautiful place to walk and the added plus of someone to walk with and that beautiful Roxy girl makes this stop memorial. you look so happy and so does she while sharing your computer time.. the horse is also beautiful. looking forward to another meet up and more pics. love that creek or stream or river, what ever it is called.

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  11. magiceye3 August 2023 at 18:25

    Gorgeous sights captured!

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  12. My Mind's Eye3 August 2023 at 18:48

    YAM we do know exactly how happy you Roxy gave you a 200% wonderful new friend award by sitting by you so very lovingly. The stream looked very refreshing and each vista breathtaking
    Hugs cecilia

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    1. My Mind's Eye3 August 2023 at 19:10

      I enjoyed the video. Seem Canada Geese are EVERYWHERE

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  13. The Adventures of the LLB Gang3 August 2023 at 22:38

    What a wonderful area, so rich in history and beauty!

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