Don't usually do this kind of reflective post.... but we've being doing our coastal thing again, this time for three weeks or so along the north east coast from Whitby to Berwick-upon-Tweed, and it was so full of beauty, history and culture that it deserves comment here.
We were able, in Northumberland particularly, to walk on virtually deserted stretches of sand, washed by the sea and hidden behind windswept dunes: desolation and beauty. The sense of history, both recent and distant, was present almost everywhere we travelled, from the preserved remains of castles and museums to the remnants of the coal and iron ore mining industries; all of it fascinating. When we asked questions, sought help or simply chatted, we met so many friendly people; we'd have loved to spend more time here but we are, of course, on a mission;...
...the trip, for the east coast in any event, has reached the English-Scottish border. The next time we venture into these parts will be in Scotland. Can't wait.
Details here in the coastal tour tab.
