Time in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Tynemouth July 17-21, 2022


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Published: August 22nd 2022
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne geographically worked out to be a good stopping point for us as we need to get to Aberdeen, Scotland in a few days to fulfill an obligation we made through Trusted Housesitters to take care of a couple of cats for a lovely couple while they travel. When traveling and everything goes smoothly as it has been, guess there always has to be a July 17th type of day! We booked ... Read Full Entry



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Had One of the Best Indian Meals Down Near the QuayHad One of the Best Indian Meals Down Near the Quay
Had One of the Best Indian Meals Down Near the Quay

the samosa was served with a sauce on top-delicious!
The Millennium Bridge Built in 2001 Tilts 40 DegreesThe Millennium Bridge Built in 2001 Tilts 40 Degrees
The Millennium Bridge Built in 2001 Tilts 40 Degrees

for boats to pass - only for pedestrians & bicycles
In 1893 The Railroad Waiting Room Was BuiltIn 1893 The Railroad Waiting Room Was Built
In 1893 The Railroad Waiting Room Was Built

but now is used as a bar at the station
The Sage Opened in 2004  & Houses 2 Concert HallsThe Sage Opened in 2004  & Houses 2 Concert Halls
The Sage Opened in 2004 & Houses 2 Concert Halls

some referred to it as the "slug"!
From the Quay You Must Climb UP and UPFrom the Quay You Must Climb UP and UP
From the Quay You Must Climb UP and UP

The High Level Bridge is 85' above the river
Enjoying Dusk at the QuayEnjoying Dusk at the Quay
Enjoying Dusk at the Quay

and views of some of the 7 bridges here
Clever Marketing - Grass & Lawn Chairs Clever Marketing - Grass & Lawn Chairs
Clever Marketing - Grass & Lawn Chairs

for this "Urban Garden" Bar
Views from the Left Side of the RoadViews from the Left Side of the Road
Views from the Left Side of the Road

on the bus trip to Tynemouth



22nd August 2022
Always Enjoy the Views from the Train

Views from the train
Never ceases to amaze me that on trains I am the only one not looking at or totally absorbed in my mobile phone or similar item. Great to see there is someone else in the World who looks out the window and watches the World go by. When overseas my mobile is at the bottom of my bag and sometimes is never pulled out.
23rd August 2022
Always Enjoy the Views from the Train

Train windows are for looking out!
I agree Dave- am always amazed that it seems like I am the only one that looks out the window - always surprises me as they miss so much my way of thinking!

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