TRIP TO HOLY ISLAND (LINDISFARNE)
By sheilar
19 comments
As it was OH’s 60th birthday, on a whim we decided to head up north to visit Holy Island as neither of us had ever been. So after checking on the tide times, we set off. When the tide comes in, the island is completely cut off from the mainland. If you get caught by the tide, you have to wait until it goes back out which is approximately six hours. (We were originally booked on a two day tour of Scotland with National holidays but this was cancelled by the company.)
Here are a few photos.
? St Aidan’s church
Lindisfarne Priory
Lindisfarne Castle
Statue of St Aidan
OH with Lindisfarne Castle far in the background
The causeway about half an hour before the tide was due in
Thanks for looking.
Sheila
- 23 Jul, 2012
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Lovely Blog Sheilar with great photos.
24 Jul, 2012
That was an interesting place to visit :o)
24 Jul, 2012
lovely pictures Sheilar - so nice to see a lovely one of you in there too. Love to see churches - I am not religious but do go in them on holiday and do all my praying and apologisings - being honest here ! Look forward to seeing the sea now :))
24 Jul, 2012
Aw Paul xx I do that too!
Lovley pics Sheilar..and so sunny..you look pretty there :)
24 Jul, 2012
Interesting Sheila, nice to meet you and OH as well. I have never been there either, but perhaps one day....
24 Jul, 2012
We love Holy island Sheilar and your pics reminded me of good times there. Also love the east coast line it is always so clean & tidy. Nice to peek at your faces too!
24 Jul, 2012
its lovely there sheilar isnt it ,the old boy dont look 60 you must be looking after him well lol
24 Jul, 2012
ps its my birthday today (24th) im 58
24 Jul, 2012
Happy birthday Oh and a lovely place to visit,
I haven't been either
And happy birthday to Pete too. :0)
24 Jul, 2012
I have really enjoyed your photos.
When I used to do a 'Viking' topic with my 8 and 9 year olds and mentioned Lindisfarne to them, I often wondered exactly what it was like and thanks to you I know now!
I am glad you had such a lovely time there.
24 Jul, 2012
Thanks for sharing us this wonderful and sacred place , Shielar, its really lift up my spirit!
24 Jul, 2012
Happy Birthday TanjiPete.. Have a good one.
24 Jul, 2012
thanks pimpernel i dont feel a day over 70 ha ha
24 Jul, 2012
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments.
Happy Birthday Pete - I catch up with you in October!!
24 Jul, 2012
Looks like you had a nice day out Sheila! Happy birthday to your OH :o))
24 Jul, 2012
Lovely photos Sheilar, having a quick look at first I thought your OH was St Aiden then realised sub titles were underneath photos not above.lol. Happy Birthday to him anyway.
24 Jul, 2012
Thanks all. At the base of the statue of St Aidan (the sixth photo) there were lots of notes under little stones, which I assumed were prayers for loved ones. I didn't read any of them as I thought they would be private.
25 Jul, 2012
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Beautiful pics Sheilar.. Your OH is 60 ?
Not surprised you took that young chap you keep locked in the porch with you. ;0)
23 Jul, 2012