14 Jun 2023
While driving from point to point on the itinerary, Alan, who was our Driver and Tour Guide, communicated the history and fun anecdotes about what we were seeing through the bus windows, and what we'd see on our stops. We were glad that ROSSLYN CHAPEL was our first stop because at 9:30 am it was still quiet, and we were able to be seated on the first docent-talk of the day. At lunch time, Alan drove us through the town of Melrose and pointed out the abbey, which we'd be able to visit on our own time, and the locations of a few lunch options. My husband and I bought a sandwich and made a picnic of it near the Abbey. Later in the day, to be at Hadrian's Wall was a spine-tingling experience! In additionlto these major sights, ti was interesting, as we drove through the beautiful Tweed Valley, to hear about its history.