Day Trip to Newcastle Upon Tyne

Planned to stay a night in Newcastle, but when we reach the train station saturday morning, we were told there were no trains running from a certain station to another. Not being familiar with everything, we went back to our flats and dropped our knapsacks carrying our clothings for the night. Since we weren't staying the night, we bought return tickets to Newcastle

The journey took about 20 minutes and we were already in Newcastle. Eventhough being only 20 minutes away, both places are so different! Newcastle is full of people and its so busy, whereas in Sunderland, its so quiet and you dont see as much people going around as you see in Newcastle.

Met up with classmates from Inti College who are studying in Northumbria University. They took us around the town. The main attraction in Newcastle (which they knew) was the Millennium Bridge. We went there to take pictures, and since it was near The Sage(theatre hall), we too went there to take picture. I found out that tickets to The Nutcracker(the ballet musical) is only about 12 pounds, which is not too bad. After conversion, its about RM100, which is WORTH it!!! I made a promise to myself to go to musicals while i'm here.

After spending about a couple ours that area, we decided to go to China Town, which is not that impressive. It was just a street with chinese shops and restaurants and things are not cheap! We thought of eating there, but 5-6 pounds for a plate of rice is something to consider! So we went to KFC!! Which was only half the price!!

After dinner, we went back to the bridge to take more pictures since the lights were turned on! A whole different scenery. Clubs were now open and you can see everyone dressed up ready to party! The view was nice and the weather was great! It wasn't cold or anything, so we sat on the bridge taking pictures for awhile!

Started to walk back to the train station after that. We were all so tired that while it the train, it was so quiet compared to the journey to Newcastle that morning! A whole total contrast. We walked for about 12 hours, I'm sure that would cover at least 3 days of exercise eh? Hahaha!

Got back "home", showered and everyone konked out!

Anyway. Enjoy the pictures below!