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| Privy overlooking Mew Island (Timothy Ferres, 2012) |
IN SEPTEMBER, 2012, I SPENT A WEEKEND ON LIGHTHOUSE ISLAND, ONE OF THE COPELAND ISLANDS
The throne-room, otherwise known as loo-with-a-view, is situated half-way down a cliff, overlooking Mew Island.
For those who haven't been following the narrative, Lighthouse Island is one of the three Copeland Islands, off the coast of County Down.
From the observatory at the top of this little island it takes about four minutes to get to the said convenience.
As the steps wind their way down the path, there is a wooden notice which is raised or lowered in order to alert users to the fact that this lavatory is otherwise engaged or not.
At the loo itself there is, helpfully, a second notice (Belt & Braces approach).
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| View from loo-with-a-view (Timothy Ferres, 2012) |
This little cubicle has a half-door, open to the elements, where occupants can enjoy the most splendid prospect (above) of Mew Island.
I concur with Nick: Lawnmower Man needs to prune a bush which is obscuring the view somewhat [in 2012].
Next episode ... The Last Day.
First published in September, 2012.
Rare bird you mention features in today's 'Belfast Telegraph' : Common Rosefinch, although not at all common here - only seen twice in N.I., both on the Copeland Island, last time 1987 !
ReplyDeleteReally enjoy the accounts of your outings! Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteYou're very intrepid Lord B!
ReplyDeleteLord Belmont, ably assisted by Pete, cooked a sort of Ulster Fry for ten of us on Thursday morning. I say "sort of" because it was easier for us on this occasion to scramble the eggs rather than fry them.
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