We had Holly's pal Fearne round for a play date. To take their minds off artificial (and expensive!) entertainments, we proposed a trip to our usual beach to build a fire and cook some sausages. Off we went, but had failed to bring matches. Step forward Caroline, Craig and family who we'd met earlier in the day and invited along. They had the foresight not only to bring matches, but wine, blankets and salad, making the whole affair altogether more jolly and civilised. The older kids went off a-wandering while us men made fire, but towering over all of us was the MSC Splendida, a frankly enormous cruise ship berthed (if that's the word) at Hound Point. The ship pulled out of the bay and we walked back along towards South Queensferry as the sun set over the bridges. A glorious, spectacular afternoon out we couldn't have planned if we'd tried.
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