Coltishall to Scotland and back
Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:20 pm
Back from our two weeks on two wheels trip and outside is windy and dark, looks like we will have some rain soon.
My other half on Transalp 700cc and myself on Kawasaki Vulcan S 650cc, left Coltishall on the 3rd of June 2017 to Scotland, riding on the East coast. Initially we planned to leave around 04:00 but discovered late in the evening that the Transalp doesn’t have an MOT. That happens when you own 5 bikes, you get muddled up
MOT sorted out next morning around 08:30 at Danny D’s garage in Norwich- nice guy and very helpful, never met him before.
There we met another guy needing an MOT in a hurry as his ferry to France was booked for 13:00. That made us feel better as we weren’t the only ones with our heads in the clouds.
After we passed Kings Lynn we started to feel the holiday spirit, the traffic eased, the weather was neither cold nor hot, just perfect… the winding roads and the summer flowery smell made me smile. I started singing whilst riding. I could see drivers from the oncoming traffic watching me like I had lost the plot ☺)
Sutton bridge then Humber Bridge. First I crossed Humber Bridge was in my Hilux Surf, two years ago coming back from off road trip in Yorkshire Dales. I always wanted to cross the bridge on the motorbike. I love bridges, I truly believe these bridges are pieces of art. Lets say, engineering pieces of art. You must love them!
Peterlee was our first night stop to visit my other half’s daughter, and the next day we spent wandering around Durham. Nice city and a lovely meal at the Bella Italia by the river.
We left Peterlee on Monday morning and headed to Stonehaven. It was our first rainy day and another 13 to follow. Some hours after riding through that wonderful concert hall for bikers known as the Tyne Tunnel, we skirted around Edinburgh with the aim of crossing the Firth of Forth. It was the first time I had seen the Forth Road Bridge. Another piece of art! It appears new bridge it’s build on the other side. How exiting! I must ride back when that it will be finished.
When we entered in Scotland the rain stopped and I was so happy, firstly because I dreamed for years to tour Scotland and here I am. And secondly, because the rain stopped.
My other half on Transalp 700cc and myself on Kawasaki Vulcan S 650cc, left Coltishall on the 3rd of June 2017 to Scotland, riding on the East coast. Initially we planned to leave around 04:00 but discovered late in the evening that the Transalp doesn’t have an MOT. That happens when you own 5 bikes, you get muddled up
MOT sorted out next morning around 08:30 at Danny D’s garage in Norwich- nice guy and very helpful, never met him before.
There we met another guy needing an MOT in a hurry as his ferry to France was booked for 13:00. That made us feel better as we weren’t the only ones with our heads in the clouds.
After we passed Kings Lynn we started to feel the holiday spirit, the traffic eased, the weather was neither cold nor hot, just perfect… the winding roads and the summer flowery smell made me smile. I started singing whilst riding. I could see drivers from the oncoming traffic watching me like I had lost the plot ☺)
Sutton bridge then Humber Bridge. First I crossed Humber Bridge was in my Hilux Surf, two years ago coming back from off road trip in Yorkshire Dales. I always wanted to cross the bridge on the motorbike. I love bridges, I truly believe these bridges are pieces of art. Lets say, engineering pieces of art. You must love them!
Peterlee was our first night stop to visit my other half’s daughter, and the next day we spent wandering around Durham. Nice city and a lovely meal at the Bella Italia by the river.
We left Peterlee on Monday morning and headed to Stonehaven. It was our first rainy day and another 13 to follow. Some hours after riding through that wonderful concert hall for bikers known as the Tyne Tunnel, we skirted around Edinburgh with the aim of crossing the Firth of Forth. It was the first time I had seen the Forth Road Bridge. Another piece of art! It appears new bridge it’s build on the other side. How exiting! I must ride back when that it will be finished.
When we entered in Scotland the rain stopped and I was so happy, firstly because I dreamed for years to tour Scotland and here I am. And secondly, because the rain stopped.