Its been grim up north (again) but full of atmospheric skies and dark scudding clouds delivering a dusting of snow from time to time. There have been some fantastic sunsets, (and probably sunrises too but I seem to miss most of them). Even on the dull days the big skies of Northumberland make for impressive scenes - its just such a beautiful place to be. I have been hunkered down making Christmas presents - no photos or it will spoil surprises - and turning the cottage into a Santas grotto in readiness for the Christmas family visit! Eventually last week we did get out for a wander along the coast and had a really pleasant if bracing walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle. Often a busy walk but that day populated mainly by sheep rather then people. It was a grey and over cast, the promised forecast of two hours of sunshine never materialised but it was great to get some fresh air. But golly it was cold - puddles were frozen and even some of the ...