We travelled up to Newcastle the night before the cruise started and stayed with Ben's mum. It was a late arrival due to trapeze and traffic but we finally got there about 11pm and shared a drink before bed.
The next morning, we drove out with Ben's mum to Tynemouth for brunch. The seaside has apparently undergone renovation in recent years and was very pleasant. We walked along the beach to The View where we tucked into delicious pancakes, before walking up to the priory and castle. Just as the rain crept in, we jumped back in the car and went to collect our kit before driving to the port.Read more