Day 5 in Scotland: Farmer's Markets and Tapestries

Day 5 in Scotland: The Stockbridge Farmer's Market, a Scottish Breakfast in Gali and The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels: https://www.greattapestryofscotland.com.
This day was all about hanging out with Max and Alex. We began the day with a tradition - the Stockbridge Farmer's Market... it sets up every weekend and is a sight to see (and a darned good place to eat if you don't mind waiting in line.) There are yummies everywhere, like pastries...

and pastas...
It's really hard to explain a Scotch Egg without seeing one!
But the main attraction at the Stockbridge Farmer's Market is the Paella stand!
I mean, have you ever seen a Paella like this!?
Believe it or not, we didn't partake, we were off to Galashiels and the Great Tapestry of Scotland!
Murals are a thing here too! (I think this is Sir Walter Scott - but someone please correct me if I have it wrong!)
And while we did stop for a proper English breakfast, I neglected to capture a photo of it's gloriousness. Although, I did get a snapshot of the fun walls of the cafe!
Here are Max and Alex, my lovely hosts for the day...
Off to the museum!
Do click on the link above to learn more about this project. These are not ancient tapestries, these are new works of art created by thousands of stitchers across Scotland, to tell Scottish history, and it is fascinating and beautiful. Did you know that Scotland had tipis?
The stitching was AMAZING!


Loved this colorful nautilus!

and this wee vignette!And this little town.
And I bet you recognize this one! LOL!
But I think my favorite (so hard to choose!) was this one about the universities in Scotland.

It made me rather proud to know that I got degrees from two of the oldest universities in the world!
The ride to and from through the Scottis countryside was also lovely as can be. A good day!

To read about my entire trip, go to:
Day 1: I'm back!
Day 2: HIGH Tea with friends (and a secret)
Day 3: in Glasgow!
Day 4: Dear Friends and a Proper Memorial
Day 5: Farmer's Markets and Tapestries
Day 6: The Vinnie, The Star Bar, Parting Stones, Tears, and Friends
Day 7: with Maureen in Glasgow
Day 8: Porty Beach and an emotional day
Day 9: Fruit de Mer and Seagulls!
Day 10: Food, Museums, and a Friend
Day 11: Last full day in Edinburgh
Day 12: Last few minutes in Scotland

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