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Writer's pictureCathie Rooyen

A striking landscape

Saturday 2nd September 2023


Today was a journeying day. One that had me wide awake at 4.20am with a very busy mind, gallavanting around the globe crossing all time lines. However, my real life journey had me travelling between Scotland and England by car, train, bus and car.


There were rail strikes here today so my last bit of my train trek was cancelled and I had to find alternatives. The fast train between Edinburgh and Newcastle was buzzing because of the strikes. But fortunately my booked seat was free and I was on the right side for the stunning coast line that the train thunders through.



The fields have turned gold, the bushes are beginning to rust and leaves are falling. Quite different from the new green Spring just a few short months ago. My phone was freaking out a bit so I couldn't play my game so I enjoyed the scenery instead. I think it was AI deliberately making me be present. And what a gift. The clouds played along and the sun shone defiantly making picture postcards everywhere.



I spotted Holy Island and Lindesfarne this time and remembered that I need a revisit. Hikers looked like they were doing the Hadrians wall and I spotted kite surfers in the Berwick-upon-Tweed bay. I sat and glowed and at one point felt a little tearful at the sheer amazement of my life. How fortunate am I? My music Playlist reminded me of how much I enjoy music and it provided the perfect background for my 'movie'.


Did I mention that I love trains? Hahaha

You betcha!



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