Hexham railway station. My train to Haltwhistle has been just announced and I am very excited, let’s the adventure begin! As soon as I get on the train a couple said something with a very thick northern accent, I didn’t understand but I smiled. The little train moves and the station fades away, I feel eady.
The train manager appears from a very noisy cabin and he asks for the ticket: “you are traveling to the wrong direction” Oh no…”Take the first train from the next station, Corbridge”. I was really upset, how could I have been so distracted.
Anyway, a bigger disappointment was about to come. The train in Corbridge was cancelled and I had to wait for an hour and a half, in a freezing cold. I was mad. “I was already late for my check-in and now I am even stuck in a very tiny station, with little service” I kept thinking.
It didn't take long though for me to realize that the unexpected stop was not a coincidence.
Corbridge is a charming village located in Northumberland, England, known for its rich history and scenic beauty. It was originally a Roman town called Coria, and remnants of this past can still be seen at the Corbridge Roman Town, an archaeological site with well-preserved ruins. The village is situated near the River Tyne, adding to its picturesque landscape.
Corbridge today is a popular destination for visitors exploring Northumberland, offering a mix of historic buildings, quaint shops, and traditional pubs. Key attractions include St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to Saxon times, and a variety of walking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. Its proximity to Hadrian's Wall also makes it an ideal stop for history enthusiasts exploring Roman Britain.
I was sitting on the platform when started to look at the sorroundings. I started to enjoy the silence, the sun light and the wind. I had a whole train station for myself. That stops meant a lot as by breaking my plan it forced me to open my eyes to what was around, feeling the presence of my predecessors and of the Nature of that lovely little village.
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