Day 2- New Lanark

Once we arrived at the airport and made it through customs we found Jim (Gillian's sister's boyfriend) and he brought us to their place for tea and toast and a quick shower. We jumped in Leslie's car and Karen practiced her driving (on the opposite side of the car and road!) while taking us into town to get cash and phones.  And Wispa bars!

When I was in Scotland the first time, Gill, Diana and I came to New Lanark and found it very creepy and kind of oppressive-feeling.  I have always joked about how much that was one of my least favorite places that we visited and while planning this trip I told Karen that we didn't need to go there because it was weird and creepy.  So, in the car from the airport we were talking about our plans and the day ahead and I saw a sign for New Lanark and told Jim that was the one place I didn't care to go.  He proceeded to tell me that was where he and Leslie were planning on taking us today...oops! We all ended up laughing and I decided to be a good sport and give it a second chance.  It was fun and a nice mellow day trip and we were able to enjoy the beauty and company of Jim and Leslie.  It was also less creepy than I remembered!  Yay for new memories!

We went back to Jim and Leslie's and desperately tried to stay awake until evening.  Jim made us a fabulous Scottish dinner of mince and tatties (meat and potatoes with vegetables) and we chatted and hung out.  We finally crashed around 8pm and I slept for what I thought was a long time, but then woke up and it was only 10pm!  Tossed and turned until about 1am when I finally dug through my bags and found my melatonin.  Slept and slept and slept. End of day 2!