Illuminating Hadrian\'s Wall

[John Conyard]

Eight members of Comitatus headed north to enjoy the spectacle. We pitched our dog tents on the Friday night and experienced sub zero temperatures and frozen toothpaste. But it was fun in a strange sort of way.

We enjoyed the Roman Army Museum, and Vindolanda even more. Vindolanda is a very special place. I do wonder if the organisers of this event were short of people to light beacons, since we were offered eight different locations, and were still being contacted up till Friday morning. But I fear we declined the offers and headed up to Barcombe Down to enjoy the spectacle. From the first of the signal towers we were able to see a large stretch of the Wall.

The lights of several thousand cars confused the spectators. There were gaps in the chain of beacons and the lights did deviate from the line of the Wall. But we had a great time and met up with Graham Sumner who took some great photos for us. [attachment=0:25kx31uh]<!-- ia0 CIMG7504.JPG<!-- ia0 [/attachment:25kx31uh]

I had to rush home afterwards and have spent today arguing with a horse. I need a few days to fully understand the event and the spectacle. But it was impressive, moving and exciting. We had a very special time.
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