Told you there would be photos!

We have had a lovely first day on hols up in Montrose staying with my niece. Her boyfriend Craig has had to go offshore so we had her all to ourselves. We fancied a quiet day getting our bearings so Liz took us for a dog walk.
A few minutes from her back garden we walked along the golf links (it looks hard!).

Then up to the top of a massive sand dune.

When we reached the top and the beach unfolded in front of us it was too much for our girls; first Minty then Shelagh leapt off the top into the steep, slidey sand and, in a flash they were on the beach at the bottom looking up at us. "Come on humans, hurry up!"

So, off we went! It was great sliding down the sand, most liberating. The selfie is taken mid-slide!

It was gorgeous down there. A vast, empty space with birds overhead and mild sea to paddle in.  Doggy and human heaven.

 

Minty enjoying a refreshing roll.

 

After a couple of hours of fresh air we were hungry so stopped at an Aussie themed restaurant on the links called Roos. I tucked into a delicious pulled pork wrap and shared sweet potato fries with Liz (oh, and a lager!). Well, we are on holiday!

We'll be playing Montrose Links GC later this week and I will be excited to think that people have been playing my sport on that very ground since 1562!!

After our walk we had a further mooch round town and caught a spot of football and tennis in a bright and breezy pub. Liz cooked us healthy salmon stir fry for supper too. What luxury being cooked for. Happy days!!