During our visit in Newcastle, we checked out an exhibition by Yoko Ono, Gateshead Millennium Bridge and a few pubs before arriving at the party. It was quite a good turnout with around 50 party goers. Half of us slept there so there were bodies everywhere; kitchen, floors and wardrobe. Good times.
During my stay in Guisborough, we travelled to Whitby; the town that drew inspiration to Bram Stoker for Dracula. It is also where Captain James Cook’s began training as a seaman. Whitby is also famous for its Fish & Chips; some say it’s the best in the Country. People were queuing in freezing temperatures (-3 °C) just to taste England’s finest. We also went into the Dracula haunted house, played pirate mini golf, purchased a Lucky Luck and climbed 199 steps to see Whitby Abbey; founded in 657 AD. On the way back to Guisborough, we stopped in at the Lion Inn; sitting 1325 feet above sea level with spectacular views and the closet store was 20 miles away. The earthy, warm feeling of this place was remarkable. What a day it has been.
The next day, I got to visit what’s left of the Guisborough Priory then went to Riverside Stadium to watch Middlesbrough F.C vs. Barrow A.F.C. The atmosphere and game was exciting with 2 players basically being carried off in body bags; score 2-1 to boro. That night, we decided to paint the town red and absord as much of Middlesbrough as I can. We arrived at a night club called ‘The Arena’. After paying for entrance and coat checks, Walker decided to call the bouncer a ‘Nob Head’. So of course she got thrown out, McLaren then tried to intervene and he too got thrown out. Me, well I was still checking in my coat and didn’t even get to see what the club looked like as I sympathetically left with them. We drank the night away at a Walkabout and ate a Parmo at 2am. Parmo is a Northern dish; it is basically crumbed chicken, covered with bechamel sauce then topped with cheddar cheese. These are capable to give anyone a chronic heart attack, but I loved it!
My 5th and final day was spent sleeping in till 12pm, having another lunch feast at Walker’s parents place and meeting their extended family. I also got to meet Sam’s sister Andrea, McLaren told me that she used to be a page 3 model, but oh boy does she have huge hands. Guisborough is a great place to visit with scenery and heritage. It is also close to other towns in the North-East region that is a must to visit if you are in this area. Although is can be passive at times, you will appreciate the serenity.
Newcastle gallery here
Guisborough gallery here
Whitby gallery here
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Sam
Jumping Jacks
Pre-drinks
Walker & McLaren
Pass the parcel
New Years Feast
Guisborough Priory
Riverside Stadium
199 steps
Cod & Chips
Built specially for me
Beers at Lion Inn
Parmo aka Heart Attack
