We have just spent a relaxing few days holiday on the Northumbrian Coast .We spent most of days on the beach walking or running, and the evenings reading. I'm enjoying Mark Hines' book on the 430 mile ultramarathon he did in the Yukon ( at least I'm hoping he did it - I haven't got to the end of the book yet) I did quite a few sketches of varying quality.
Above two views from our rented house at Alnmouth.
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| Craster harbour from the Jolly Fisherman pub. |
On Monday we jogged along the coast to Craster. Spring was much further advanced in England compared to home . The hawthorn was in bloom , cowslips and primroses were in abundance, we also saw sand martins, we didn't hear any cuckoos though .We had lunch in the Jolly Fisherman a wonderful pub overlooking the harbour . The food was excellent .Adjacent to the pub a smokery produces delicious kippers After lunch we continued to Dunstanburgh Castle an atmospheric ruin on a promontory , and then ran back to Alnmouth. It was a lovely day and an easy way to cover 18-20 miles.
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My sister's partner has a spaniel that loved the beach and came back each day wet through and covered in sand
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| 'Hub' worn out after a long day chasing balls on the beach. |
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| The weather was great except for late Tuesday and early Wednesday when a dense fog enveloped the beach |
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| The coast on Tuesday morning with the tide in. |
On Tuesday we went in to Alnwick the nearest town. There was an impressive castle and lots of old buildings, including this archway which is very picturesque but not conducive
to efficient traffic flow . I found a secondhand bookshop and bought far too many books.
Above the main street at Almouth
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