25 June 2014

Berwick

Robyn was chasing ancestors at the Berwick archives today. She found that one branch of the family, from about 1818, might have to to be lopped off. Apparently, there was no record of the marriage of Margeret Haitley. She is now searching for the real parents of her great grandmother.

Meanwhile, I walked around Berwick and looked at the town. The harbour was interesting. Three seals were moping around, looking for an easy meal. Also a couple of hundred terns were dive bombing the little fish in the water. That was spectacular when it was in full swing. My camera wasn't good enough to get a good photo, unfortunately.

These terns were dive bombing a school of fish for about 15 minutes. You might be able to see one in the background, about to hit the water.

 

 

 

Berwick has a very long rail bridge that is about 150 years old. It looks pretty good from any angle.

It looks bigger when you stand next to it, or when a train crosses it. After 150 years, it is in fantastic condition.

The place also has a road bridge dating from 1624.

Tomorrow, we plan to go to Holy Island and see Lindisfarne castle/priory.

Ta Ta for now

Lex and Robyn