At last some rain to water the parched ground although apparently the reservoirs are still reasonably full.
The rain continued for most of the night and today's forecast is for 22c.
Davina and Roy took us to the Sunday markets at the Tynemouth railway station where there is a large undercover area which is just perfect for the purpose.
On the way we stopped for bacon sandwiches and coffee at Cottage Antiques, a rather posh tea room which Mick thought resembled a small room in Buckingham Palace with large oil paintings on the wall. There was also an antelopes head hanging on the wall with ear rings! Most of the customers were very well dressed although thankfully the waitress had a broad Geordie accent which kept things in perspective.
Afterwards we went to the markets which were your typical Sunday markets selling just about everything. All the DVD's for sale were zone 2 which may or may not work in Australia as we are zone 4. Mick said that the Australian government had legislated to stop zone restrictions on Australian players as it was contrary to our price fixing legislation but we didn't buy any anyway.
Lyn made up for this by buying some fine porcelain items made by Aynsley and in the process, with the usual difficulty, changed a £50 ($80) note which most people in the UK have ever seen.
The rain continued for most of the night and today's forecast is for 22c.
Davina and Roy took us to the Sunday markets at the Tynemouth railway station where there is a large undercover area which is just perfect for the purpose.
On the way we stopped for bacon sandwiches and coffee at Cottage Antiques, a rather posh tea room which Mick thought resembled a small room in Buckingham Palace with large oil paintings on the wall. There was also an antelopes head hanging on the wall with ear rings! Most of the customers were very well dressed although thankfully the waitress had a broad Geordie accent which kept things in perspective.
Afterwards we went to the markets which were your typical Sunday markets selling just about everything. All the DVD's for sale were zone 2 which may or may not work in Australia as we are zone 4. Mick said that the Australian government had legislated to stop zone restrictions on Australian players as it was contrary to our price fixing legislation but we didn't buy any anyway.
Lyn made up for this by buying some fine porcelain items made by Aynsley and in the process, with the usual difficulty, changed a £50 ($80) note which most people in the UK have ever seen.
Herring Gull guarding a car
Market at Tynemouth Metro station
Roy Lyn and Davina
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