Thursday 4 January 2024

Irvine to Barassie 3 January

Alan, Alan McQ, Allan, Davie C, Davie Mc, Dougie, Gus, Hugh, Jimmy, Kenny R, Kenny T, Malcolm, Paul

The first walk of the new year saw us assemble at Irvine shore for a walk to Barassie. Having wished each other a ‘Happy New Year’, we set off under a cloudy sky along the beach noticing a group of five girls readying themselves for a wild swim in the choppy waters. Surprisingly enough, none of the Ooters seemed interested in joining them!

The walking on the beach was good and, although there was the odd spit of rain, the skies began to brighten as we reached the benches at Barassie for our coffee stop exactly an hour after having set off.

Twenty minutes later and we were on the return journey and, with the slight breeze behind us and the sun coming out, we seemed to be back at the cars in no time although, in reality, it had taken us the same time as the outward journey.

Kenny T and Kenny R (who had been nursing an Achilles tendon problem) headed home whilst the rest took FRT in the Harbour Lights, spending a very pleasant hour there.

A good day out and a welcome way to get back in the old routine after the festive season.

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