No fog on the Tyne

Yesterday evening was beautiful, the warm colours of evening reflecting from Newcastle's impressive array of landmark buildings. It's quite an unusual riverscape, unlike London and other cities centered on their rivers, because the bridges are quite high up, so they are part of the eye-level view (see picture below). The Gateshead Millennium bridge (picture later) is an impressive cantilevered suspension bridge which can even apparently be retilted at will to let shipping through.

Tim is disappointed not to have seen that, but we eschewed it in favour of an excellent dinner (Caffe Vivo), during which Katherine ordered (and we all tried) Vitello Tonnato, an unlikely combination of roast veal, tuna mayonnaise, capers and anchovies, delicate and tasty.

I think we could happily explore Newcastle for our full week, but now we are all eager for the off, although there are some ominous clouds visible through our hotel window (the excellent Staybridge Suites, should you happen to want a hotel in Newcastle).

Moray
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Moray McConnachie