The road is calling (again)! After the absolute epic that was the Welsh road trip, I was totally hooked. You know that itch you just have to scratch? That's Black Bettys roar on the open highway. So, I took the week off, hit the road, and she and I are off on our next adventure!
Today was a beast of a drive—8.5 hours in the saddle just to reach stop #1. My girl, Black Betty, crushed our last trip so hard that she absolutely deserved a glow-up. I decided to treat her to a face-lift, and I think you'll agree... it finally gives her a look worthy of the name!
So, where exactly does an 8.5-hour Friday slog and two international borders get you?
It gets Black Betty and me all the way from the hustle of Newport to the electric atmosphere of Edinburgh! We clocked out of South Wales at 10 AM, powered through England, and finally rolled into Scotland.
Now, we're posted up in the car park of the Old Colliery Inn for the night. After that journey, a hearty meal and a few well-earned beverages are not just deserved... they're mandatory! Cheers to the start of the adventure! 🍻🏴
Talk about a simple but delicious win! The star was a light-but-filling Mac and cheese crowned with smoky BBQ pulled pork. With a side of buttery garlic bread and a fresh salad. it hit the spot and filled the tank perfectly, all washed down with two excellent, ice-cold pints
An early night is calling after a tiring day on the tarmac and a further 170 miles to go tomorrow morning before I can get some chill out time and hopefully avoid the forecasted downpours for some well needed walks.