Maryhill

Yesterday we moved to the house we have rented for a month in Maryhill. The clue’s in the name: the road outside where I’m sitting is at about 30 degrees! I walked to the university this morning, by a longer but flatter route that includes a diversion to go along the top of this ridge. On the way back, I decided to go the more direct route. Glenpark Avenue, where we’re staying is a straight road – on a 2D map. However, the undulations are by no means ‘gentle’ (Norwood cyclists will understand).

But during the walk, the views are amazing.

David has managed to fix the sound on their ‘very complicated – has everything – screen system’ so we are now listening to jazz, suitable for dancing to if I hadn’t walked 5 miles today!

It’s a sweet little house, owned by a young couple. The bed is comfortable; the carpet is very thick; there are small gardens front and back with very familiar plants.

Tomorrow (if I can move), I will stick to the ‘longer but flatter’ route. If not, I will take the bus!