to Dumfries

As mentioned yesterday we took the bus to Dumfries.  But we probably need to get back on the bike tomorrow, even if it's raining.

Dumfries is like most of the towns we've been through.  They seem prosperous; there are no empty storefronts.  We visited a bike shop and had lunch at Ms. Greens Tea Room.

We're staying at the Holiday Inn, but not like any HI you've been to.  It is located on a well landscaped campus which used to be a psychiatric hospital,  The hotel, church and other buildings make a large and impressive event center.

Have you ever seen black and white stained windows?

In the photo of the church you saw rhododendrons.  These seem  to grow wild in Scotland and Ireland.