5/27 Newcastle Upon Trent & the Ocean

Newcastle Upon Trent is really not very far from the ocean, so when I wanted to find a place for this night, I decided to drive the extra few miles and stay in a typical English seaside hotel. This one was directly at the mouth of the Trent river. 

First, the Newcastle Millenium Bridge.  It is for pedestrians only and ties the businesses and hotels on one side of the river with the other side.  The result is a lot more business for all.  These people were celebrating the bank holiday. 

The bridge looks a little strange, with a series of cables connected to an arch holding the bridge up.  

However, to let boats go underneath, it tilts.  It has become such a tourist attraction that crowds gather several times a day to watch the posted bridge tilts.  No boats, just for fun.

Passengers removed and time to tilt. They sound a loud siren to warn you to get off.

This is the height of the tilt. 

Headed back down.

This hotel does not look impressive, but it was really quite nice.  Only problem was there was a very big, very loud wedding going on, and it was a bank holiday, meaning people had a three-day weekend.  Nicer on a weekday, I suspect.

My very large room with a sea-view.

Glad I went for a short walk this day, as the next, it was cold and rainy.  Well, actually, it was cold this day, but at least sunny. These were funny people! 

Very long and very nice seaside walk.  Too cold to be on the beach, even on a bank holiday.