The prodigal returns

It seems like forever since I've done anything on this page, but I have now returned from Scotland. I did, of course, have a great time, even if I am a little jet-lagged after a long flight right now. Of course, the situation wasn't helped by about five screaming babies on the plane. One wonders why a 'responsible' parent would put their baby through that when it would probably be better for the baby to just use a baby-sitter. I guess it just goes to show that in this day and age, most parents are just more interested in flying their kid around the world to show their friends rather than the welfare or health of the child.

Apart from that I really enjoyed my time there, and would happily go back again shoudl the opportunity arise. I still need to complete the narrative and upload the journal pictures, but that will come in time. There will probably be a few posts appearing here about various experiences as and when I think they are relevant. I'm also in the process of formulating my riding plans for the remainder of the year. There will probably be at least one more long-weekend tour in late August and/or early September.

I intend to make a change to my touring set up. I'm going to get a handlebar bag (having previously sworn that I would never use one again), and move my primary headlight down to just above the front wheel to make a space for it. The reason for this is a little extra carrying capacity, and an easier place from which I can access maps or other things that I need quickly and often while on the road. Apart from that all the equipment I used performed well, and the addition to my tent coped with the almost constant rain that I experienced over there.

I also managed to sort out a few other minor issues that have been bothering me lately, and without going into details, it's fair to say that they won't be bothering me again in the forseeable future. It's amazing what a little trip like that can do for one's headspace, just to distinguish the things in life that are important, from those that are not.