I’m pausing for a few days before I complete my 500-mile Walk Around Newcastle, a walk I started in 2010. The walk does not include Newcastle upon Tyne, the town where I grew up: after all, it’s a walk “around” Newcastle. Today, though, I’m pausing the walk, and wandering in Newcastle. Today’s central Newcastle upon…… Continue reading Sometimes You Can Go Back
Category: Living
Postindustrial Britain
Walked through postindustrial Britain. A wind turbine towers above the chimneys of an abandoned aluminum smelter.
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle, near the start of my walk to Newbiggin-by-the-sea. Today will be my longest beach walk, ever.
End of the Trail for Today
The final few yards of my trail. Just ahead, a hotel in Warkworth where I’ll be joined by my brother and a friend.
After Kippers
After breakfast of kippers from the local smokehouse, one last look back at Craster’s harbor and Dunstanburgh Castle.
Even in the Rain…
Northumberland is beautiful, even in the rain.
Bamburgh: Start Walking
11:00 a.m., today, started my multi-day hike in the pouring rain from Bamburgh, Northumberland, England.
Long Night’s Journey into Day
At MSP. Tuesday p.m. I’ll be in Craster, Northumberland, UK. But first: MSP-AMS, AMS-EDI, train, bus, hike 14 miles.
End of Irrigation Season
Prepared for winter: pulled potted plants off life support.
Car2Go
We found this in the street after a concert, Downtown, and drove it home.