A day in Wick

 Monday 2nd September Day 16

It had rained overnight and was now grey and overcast. We had a lazy morning then walked Dex along the river path into Wick. Only about a mile. 











Wick St Fergus Church.




There were beautiful flower displays everywhere.







We had lunch in the Mackays Hotel. Cullen skink soup and sandwiches and Irish coffees afterwards 😋


Mackays hotel is situated on the World’s shortest street.



They had a good whisky selection too!


After lunch John walked Dex back to the campsite and I went off for a mooch around the shops. Nothing much in Wick really but I did find a couple of charity shops and bought a scarf. Also bought a cute fairy door in a gift shop for £2! Bargain 🤣






On the way back to camp John found this interesting plaque. 


It was pouring down by the time I left town and my feet got soaked as there were massive puddles everywhere.




It was warm and cosy in the van and we all settled in for a quiet afternoon.

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  1. Steph3 September 2024 at 23:03

    Lovely walk & you managed to find a charity shop, that's my girl! 🤣😘xx

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