Off in Newcastle I walked about 1.4 miles to the Clifton House (which I would recommend to anyone). Despite my early arrival the owner welcomed me heartily, offered me coffee, drew a map of the immediate area with recommendations for dinner etc., and welcomed me to make myself completely at home in the common areas.
I stowed my luggage in my top floor room with skylight (though I will move to a smaller room tomorrow) and began my city walk. Took in Life Centre, Great Northern Museum, Discovery Centre, The Biscuit Factory, a look at a portion of the original city wall, a planetarium show and a walk along the quayside.
Tomorrow I shall limit myself to buses and other forms of public transit. My feet are gradually recovering.
The Arcade
Life Centre
City Wall
Eclectic View
Civic Centre
Pedestrian Street
University of Northumbria
The Sage
Overpass
Clifton House, my Temporary Home
Jim! This is better than receiving post cards! - Magnificent - thanks for
ReplyDeletecovering so much territory, I love the place where you are staying - WOW -
you do live it up, don't you? I hope the food is good - you know my
basic interests. I had no idea that Newcastle was so very interesting,
I am fascinated by it's buildings and, especially the university.
Don't hurry back, no big changes around here. God bless, Joani