And so Theresa and I have finally made it back to the land of Thistle and Haggis – and you would have to travel far and wide to find a bonnier place!

After a mad rush to get to Johannesburg International on time, we were finally through and boarding for the flight over. The flight itself was uneventful apart from some entertaining turbulence over the equator which had everyone on the aircraft awake in no time but most soon settled back into sleeping mode. I did find it humorous that the wiring for the reading lights was switched around – the control on my armrest turned on a light three seats away and vice-versa. I was just wondering if the same person doing that wiring was also tasked with doing the flight control wiring… 
It’s absolutely fantastic to see all the lads again – and looking as smart as ever in their “grouse/guest tweeds” – ties and all. Theresa and I were introduced to all the ladies involved with running Invermark lodge whereafter we went for a short walk to stretch the legs and passed out by eight o’clock. We were rather knackered I guess. 

And what an unbelievable change Invermark is! Not even a sprinkling of snow to be seen anywhere – all around is lush and green with flowers of infinite variety of shape and colour. I’m in my element of course and seeing heaps of new species by the hour – plants, birds, frogs, lizards and bugs. I am told there are plenty of adders (a kind of venomous snake) around at this time of year so I’m keeping my fingers crossed hoping to meet one. I suspect this is contrary to the majority of folk, both here and elsewhere who would rather they didn’t… 

We are both delighted to be here and very keen to be of any assistance.

Theresa will be helping out in the kitchen; she is very excited to see Angus Highland Produce used in traditional dishes. Angus area famous for amazing Berries, had some very tasty Strawberries & Raspberries… excellent!