Falling down

Last Wednesday I fell over injuring my ankle resulting in a trip to A&E, an x-ray and a sprained ankle. Now I can't walk properly so can't go to work, drive my car or leave the house. I'm really bored. Normally love being at home, walking the dogs, pottering about, taking pictures and doing some exercise. So today, I thought I'd take my mind off my sore leg and take some pictures indoors.

However, black and white daffs can appear a little depressing. Need to find something to shoot that's a little more uplifting!

Think I've finally lost it completely...

Feel a bit of a twit-twoo, publishing this. Oh dear, someone phone for a doctor!

Sandy dog

After a role in the sand...

Ross Back Sands

Ross Back Sands is a very remote beach between Holy Island and Budle Bay which can only be reached by walking for about a mile via a path at Ross. It's worth the effort. The views are incredible and not many people visit it.

View towards Holy Island

View towards Bamburgh Castle

View towards Bamburgh Castle

Holy Island

The isle of Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the north-east coast of England. It is also known as Holy Island and constitutes a civil parish in Northumberland. Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking the island is Lindisfarne Castle, a small fortress first built in 1550. The only way across to the island is to use a causeway, although you must remember to check the tidal times before you set off.

The island is a great place to visit, but not if it's windy. Our visit was cut short due to nearly being blown over once or twice and nearly losing the wife into the sea.

Bamburgh Castle

Easter weekend also saw me visiting Bamburgh Castle which spans nine acres of land on a rocky plateau high above the Northumberland coastline. It is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country.

 

Barter Books

Over the Easter weekend I visited Barter Books which is located in Alnwick, Northumberland. The shop is reputed to be one of the biggest second hand book shops in Britain and is located in Alnwick's magnificent old Victoria railway station. I usually go for a browse and can't resist buying one or two books, but this time I was distracted taking photos with my iPhone. With the advent of new technology, such as e-readers, it makes one wonder just how long places like this will continue to exist. I must confess to owning a Kindle, but I still love the feel of books and how they look lined up on a bookcase.