Wednesday 24 May 2023 - Montrose

Goodbye Thornbank Cottage, Braemar. We look forward to our next visit. 

After bumping into John Plume in Aboyne,  we were treated to elevenses and cake with Bill and Bobby in Drumoak. From there it's a short drive to Montrose with some bright yellow views at this time of year.

After helping at Challenge Control in the Park Hotel - Sue writing certificates, me making teas and washing up - a trip to Tesco provided £13 of ammunition for an al fresco dinner. Sadly the sun had left our balcony so we were inside our spacious room in the Links Hotel, the Park being full up when I booked.

The Wednesday meal for Challengers was well attended. Various awards were presented by Ali and Sue.

Yes, the layout does seem a bit strange.

Over half the Challengers have now finished, and 60 have dropped out, but we will be busy for the next two days, dealing with all those who are nearing their coastal finishing points before coming to Montrose to sign in.