8th Day Friday 10th March

 Mortonhall Caravan Park

(Look, I never promised healthy eating was part of the tour...) 

Just to fill in the mysterious gap in yesterday's narrative, the van problem was a tailgate latch that wouldn't open. (That will be a familiar one to Rob, who rescued it from the same fault a year ago by crawling into the tiny gap behind the seat and performing miracles with the mechanism.) So I was/am unable to access the major luggage space of the van, including electric hookup cable, spare clothes, shoes and gin, in increasing order of importance. (Nice man in Reception loaned me a cable, so I do have power for the night.)

Found a company who said they'd have a look at it, only a few miles away. Their diagnosis is that I need a new latch, and have ordered it for next Tuesday. If they need more than the day, of course, I will be homeless, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it 🙄

Meanwhile, back at the camp, there had been no hot water in the facilities this morning, but it was restored, so I was able to shower, and also did a clothes wash in the laundry. A wee problem with the tumble driers, so I am enjoying my evening meal and 90 Shilling ale with the damp washing in a bag at my feet. Another puzzle to solve tomorrow : ah well, rough with the smooth, innit? And despite all forecasts I have enjoyed flawless (and snowless) weather.

Slainte 🥃