We had a lovely stay in Newcastle with some of Anna's relatives, Peggy and Tommy Beaumont. They very kindly put us up, fed us
and drove us around the countryside so that we could see the sights. We also met their lovely dog, Pippy, their daughter Gillian and her children. It was great to put the brakes on a bit, and enjoy an authentic English lifestyle - drinking Newcastle Brown ("nukie brun" in the Geordie accent), walks in the bracing winter air, watching the Two Ronnies on television, and reading the Sunday Post.
We'd like to thank them all for their hospitality and generosity and look forward to either returning, or returning the favour.
Central Newcastle, with Lord Earl Grey's monument:
The new castle in Newcastle (not so new anymore):
The Millenium Bridge, Baltic art gallery and music centre:
Close-up of the Millenium Bridge. It opens like an eye so that ships can pass beneath:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne:
Abbey ruins:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne - St Mary's island and light house:
Morpeth and its castle:
Central Newcastle, with Lord Earl Grey's monument:
The new castle in Newcastle (not so new anymore):
The Millenium Bridge, Baltic art gallery and music centre:
Close-up of the Millenium Bridge. It opens like an eye so that ships can pass beneath:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne:
Abbey ruins:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne - St Mary's island and light house:
Morpeth and its castle:
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