Really enjoyed this, Peter! It's been about 20 years, but I once took a bit of a walking tour within the U.K., and your descriptions certainly brought back memories of the weather, the weariness, the surrounding history and the kindness of strangers. Thank you again for sharing your writing and photographs.
The walking tour sounds amazing! I'd love to go back and give something like that a go, especially to see a little more of the highlands and Northern Ireland. Thanks for following along, James!
When I was 17 I first read of the Sacking of Lindisfarne and the whole story fascinated me so much that I planned to write an epic poem retelling the saga. It was a project far in excess of my abilities, but reading this pome rekindled some of the magic the Abbey of Lindisfarne inspired in me as a lad, I'd love to visit it myself someday! This whole chronicle of your travels these last few months has been a joy to read, it seems to have been a very fruitful journey, thank you for sharing Peter. 🙏
It's such a grand and gritty story; it captured me as well, which is part of why I wanted to walk there; I'd love to see it in the form of an epic! The other part was just contemplating the life and legends of Saint Cuthbert. Holy Island is one of the most peaceful places I've ever visited; the presence of those holy men is slow to fade.
I'm glad you're enjoying the postcards! It's been a pleasure to reflect on and recount bits and pieces of our journey as we go.
Really enjoyed this, Peter! It's been about 20 years, but I once took a bit of a walking tour within the U.K., and your descriptions certainly brought back memories of the weather, the weariness, the surrounding history and the kindness of strangers. Thank you again for sharing your writing and photographs.
The walking tour sounds amazing! I'd love to go back and give something like that a go, especially to see a little more of the highlands and Northern Ireland. Thanks for following along, James!
When I was 17 I first read of the Sacking of Lindisfarne and the whole story fascinated me so much that I planned to write an epic poem retelling the saga. It was a project far in excess of my abilities, but reading this pome rekindled some of the magic the Abbey of Lindisfarne inspired in me as a lad, I'd love to visit it myself someday! This whole chronicle of your travels these last few months has been a joy to read, it seems to have been a very fruitful journey, thank you for sharing Peter. 🙏
It's such a grand and gritty story; it captured me as well, which is part of why I wanted to walk there; I'd love to see it in the form of an epic! The other part was just contemplating the life and legends of Saint Cuthbert. Holy Island is one of the most peaceful places I've ever visited; the presence of those holy men is slow to fade.
I'm glad you're enjoying the postcards! It's been a pleasure to reflect on and recount bits and pieces of our journey as we go.
An enjoyable read! Your cadence and narrative go hand in hand – entirely fitting for the subject.
Cheers Mark! Glad you enjoyed it.