3 October. Warm again, sunny afternoon

Took a city wander day. Bus to Newcastle, about an hours ride. Local bus.

Turns out it is the local equivalent of the cracker barrel. Many of the fellow riders shared information with the driver, local gossip, tidings. As public transport is free at age 60 there are many regular riders. One claimed she used the pass to go to London.

The navigated to hedge road, read very narrow, thoroughfare quite impressively. Personally I find them no fun unless they are straight roman ones. Otherwise too many blind turns, none with mirrors.

Haggis, as we are near the once feared Scots, can be found in the local Marks and Spencers.

Organ is from the 12th century cathedral that later became a parish church. The organ is newer of course. The retableau, not pictured here, looks similar to the ones we saw in Spain except here it appeared to be marble and not painted wood.

Naturally we had to see the “new” castle. Started in the 11th century just after William of Orange came to stay and later modified by it’s many owners. Not as impressive as Conwy.

Dinner. One of my favorites. Picnic from Waitrose. Smoke Salmon from Scotland, King prawns, russet and spartan apples, Camembert cheese (perfect due to QB selection, white center), and Henny’s cider.

Wait rose has 15-20 choices. We inquired about a suggestion. Well, none are my favorite as I come from Cornwall and prefer those. We wanted a dry one. He went through the characteristics of several until we settled on Henny’s At six percent and dry. We both pronounced it good but could not finish the largish bottle.

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