Thanks so much to you all for your kindness and patience [and the boots!!], not having ridden for ten years, there was a feeling of trepidation as well as huge excitement at the opportunity. 

Every second was terrific, and am now inspired to get back in the saddle again here at home.

Not that it will compare with the the [short] time with you. The bonus was managing to dismount and stand!!!!!!!. Hope to see you again for a longer ride or trek. The area you have chosen is truly wonderful. ps special thanks to Lucero, what a gent x