First steps in Newcastle

This one’s been a long time coming, I’m afraid. I’ve had to do it in a few instalments, so I’m starting with an intro to Newcie. When I *finally* get my own broadband at home, I’ll be able to do lots more, but at the moment I can write the text at home but need to spend time at work uploading photos. And time at work seems to be in short supply already.

I left London on Thursday morning, and it seems an age ago now, although I suppose it’s only about 3 weeks. But in those three weeks, I’ve actually had to start work again! First time in 2 months, so that’s taken some getting used to.

John and Lucy picked me up at Newcastle central station, and there were a very welcome sight, helping me with all my luggage. They’ve got a lovely little flat overlooking the River Tyne, and looking east I could watch the sun rise from my bedroom.

I was still gazing out the window an hour later.




And then looking west, some of the famous bridges.




On the first Friday, Lucy showed the way into the office, and what a lovely little journey that is. I keep taking pictures of the River Tyne in all sorts of weather, so I look like a bloody tourist, but that can’t be helped – it’s just so pretty! But that first Friday I was still a bit lost and bemused, so the only time I got my camera out was in the pub having lunch with new colleagues to be. Here I am, chatting away, eating my ‘melt’ (more on the food later), when I looked up and what do I see but a castle? A bit of the original castle, although I haven’t been closer than this yet.

Not, I feel, the last castle I shall be seeing!



Sorry this is so short after so long, the next one should be coming soon.