Autum at Talkin Tarn

Rob, Brock and I had a trip to Talkin Tarn, Cumbria on Sunday. The weather was sunny and it was very busy with dog walkers, rowing enthusiasts and people enjoying the view from the cafe on site.

Holiday in North Berwick: Dunbar, Haddington, and the Journey Home

Our first stop of the day was at Dunbar. It had a working harbour and a mainly pebbly beach, so was not as nice to walk on as the beach at North Berwick.

Haddington, a small market town, was our next stop. It is an attractive town with independent shops, cafes and charity shops. We alighted upon a lovely German-inspired bakery/restaurant called Falko. A couple just leaving highly recommended the food, so in we went.

I had a goats' cheese salad that consisted of rocket, beetroot, walnuts and two generous rounds of cheese with a delectable lemon dressing. It was one of the best salads I've eaten. Rob had a grilled cheese sandwich followed by black forest gateaux. I was delighted to find that they served a gluten free sachertorte (chocolate and almond cake) that was one of the best gluten free cakes I've eaten. Definitely the best meal of the holiday!

 Falko's sachertorte (photo copyright Falko)

Falko Restaurant

On Saturday, we took the cross-country, scenic route home, stopping off at Melrose and Hawick on the way. We walked Brock in Wilton Lodge Park at Hawick and had a good lunch in the Heart of Hawick cafe.

Autumn in the park. You can walk for a couple of miles around the perimeter of the park, and this end is normally very quiet.

We finally arrived home at 3.00 pm.