This is a rare insight into the world of buses in North East England. It is seen through the eyes of a tall (6' 6 1/2" or 1.99m), distinctive middle aged bus driver who relies on a remark from one of his passengers as his motto: "You are better than some, but not as good as others." What occurs on my buses often defies belief and is usually funny. When I am not on the buses, it is a continued observation of the bizarre world around me.
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Scotland's Own Mannekin Pis
Is this Scotland's answer to the Mannekin Pis - the sculpture you find in Brussels of the boy peeing?
From a distance - most certainly. A multiple Mannekin Pis but in tasteful gold paint.
Then the closer you look, the cleaner it becomes.
It was donated by a Scotsman from Haddington who lived and worked in Argentina. He donated £100 and it used to be even grander with more decorative lamps and railings. But it is still lovely and a hidden gem.
So the next time you are travelling through East Lothian, stop off at the pretty town of East Linton. There is a shop selling Di Rollo Azzuro Ice Cream too. A perfect place to sit quietly, under the sound of trickling water and get fatter.
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