Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Newcastle (ish)

After three days in Dublin we flew to Newcastle to visit a friend attending med school overseas.

On our first full day there, we took the metro to the coast.

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And explored a ruined castle and abbey on the mouth of the Tyne.

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That afternoon we took a train to Durham.

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The cathedral reminded me of the National/St. Peter Cathedral in DC.

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The Durham castle had closed for the day and we couldn't get in.

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We also spent some time wandering Newcastle where he lives. I've never seen so many bridges, and the weather changes constantly.

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The view from our friend's massive apartment building.

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"We're still alive, mom."

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"I'm really excited to be here."

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