Paul's Flat

Drinkin' 'n N'Castle

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March 4th 2006
Up reasonably early to catch the train from Kings Cross to Newcastle. Despite an unscheduled 20 minute stop to fix a “technical problem” we took around three and a half hours for the whole trip (600 kilometres). The Metro in Newcastle links the main rail station with South Gosford Station - just a block back from Paul’s flat. We had a rest for an hour or so then went up the road to ASDA t ... read more

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