The Holy Island of Lindisfarne has no light pollution. On a clear night the starry sky is amazing.
When I was there on retreat in November last year, some of our number had to wait until after dark to cross the causeway to the island. With no street lighting, a couple of us stood in the village street outside our accomodation swinging a lantern to guide the travellers.
My accomodation was around the corner from the main house, and on a moonlit night I could see my way “home” after supper. On a pitch dark night the torch on my iPhone saved me from wading into deep muddy puddles on the track.
Some cottages had carriage-lights outside and there were a few traditional lamp-posts, like these in the churchyard:
The entrance to the church was well-lit at night.
Cottages typically had carriage-lights like this:
All images ©HelenBushe
Taken on iPhone 8Plus and post-processed using LUMINAR4
This is my second entry in Becky B’s Square Challenge: Words ending with -Light
10 Comments
chava61 · 23 January 2020 at 15:11
Looks picturesque!
Helen Bushe · 23 January 2020 at 15:27
It is a most unusual place.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
myplaidheart · 17 January 2020 at 13:30
What a nice shot of the Priory. We loved visiting Holy Island. One day I would like to go back and rent a cottage there. I think I could live in a place like that. 🙂
Helen Bushe · 23 January 2020 at 15:27
Thank you. Yes, renting a cottage there sounds wonderful.
I hope you get back there soon.
BeckyB · 14 January 2020 at 09:05
What wonderful photos, can feel the sense of retreat just looking at them
Helen Bushe · 14 January 2020 at 10:31
Thanks Becky. I enjoyed an unforgettable week there. Loving this month’s Squares Challenge!
BeckyB · 14 January 2020 at 15:26
Thank you so much Helen
bushboy · 13 January 2020 at 21:16
An amazing looking place Helen 🙂 Great photos
Helen Bushe · 13 January 2020 at 21:17
It is indeed amazing. I went outside of the tourist season and saw it at its best.
bushboy · 13 January 2020 at 21:30
The best time to go anywhere 🙂