Scotland.
It rained most of the day, the traffic was awful, it was dark and dingy - but I was the happiest I have been for quite some time.
Why?
It must be down to the warmth and generally carefree attitude of the people. And that it has retained a truly Scottish identity with people who are proud to be Scottish. In England sometimes, I feel people are embarrassed to be English, failing to celebrate their many great characteristics.
Scotland is by no means perfect. It has many oddities. One of which I found whilst driving up the motorway.
All the signs were lit up. All contained advisory and precautionary messages. It was exhausting. By the end of the trip, I had felt I had read a book. It was particularly more tiring in the dark.
The signs read:
Drive Carefully
Drive Efficiently
Drive Safely
Drive With Consideration
Think About Car Share
Save Money By Car Sharing
Observe Speed Limit
Tiredness Kills - Take A Break
Tiredness Can Kill
Check Tyres Regularly
Keep Windscreen Clear
Use Correct Child Seat
Is Your Car Ready For Winter?
and ... Red X Is Mandatory
It certainly had the desired effect. On a boring motorway, it gave me something to keep my mind on. I began to look forward in anticipation of what the next sign might say. Perhaps, in the future there will be smart signs which will identify specific cars and drivers ...
You. Yes You. In The Red Car. Stop Picking Your Nose. Hands On Wheel.
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