Perfect picture postcard Edinburgh

After a day of mainly dedicated to blogging, Mr hazelh and I cycled across town to collect some fresh supplies of cotton yarn from my friend Laura. Our route took us along the Union Canal and past this beautiful scene. This gives the impression that we live in the French countryside rather than the capital city of Scotland.

While we were out my mother and middle sister left a couple of messages on the house phone to say that my father has taken a turn for the worse. He's stabilised now, but I am less optimistic than I was yesterday about his chances of returning home soon.

Exercise today: 18.5 miles of cycling.