On my recent three week trip to the UK, one highlight of many was a stop in Northumberland where we stayed at the lovely Lindisfarne Inn for the night. From there we explored the Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island (only accessible at low tide); the spectacular Bamburgh Castle which dates back to the 6th century; and, took a boat trip on the North Sea to the Farne Islands where we saw different bird species (including bucket list puffins!), seals and had gorgeous views back to the silhouetted castles and the stunning coastline. Fun fact: Puffins are generally considered to be monogamous and mate for life.

Disclaimer: I’m not a wildlife photographer and don’t have the lens for it so this is mostly a celebration of these sights and my travels in general.

“How amazing that the language of a few thousand savages living on a fog-encrusted island in the North Sea should become the language of the world.” ~ Norman St John-Stevas