Hinny Ha'way

Today I’m thinking about home. I have travelled to quite a few exotic places in my 26 years and have seen some beautiful sights; I have also seen some not so beautiful sights. Since I was 12 years old I dreamt of being a nomad travelling the globe meeting interesting people along the way and chasing the sun indefinitely. Many of us complain about where we live, we anticipate that we would be better off living else where and become discontent with our lot, even bitter.

Well I’ve decided to point out some rather mint things about living in the north east of England.

1)     The Tyne.

Heading up north on the train, that moment you pass over the Tyne and see the bridges all lit up, you look down over Ouseburn and the Cluny. Which other city in the world tells you it loves you? Always gives me goose pimples.

2)     Wor beaches

Marsden Rock. A place often featured on postcards of south Tyneside. It’s a quiet section of the coast great for skimming stones and secret snogs.

Longsands Tynemouth. My favourite beach to walk along, there’s a great surf culture on this beach and in the summer its busy but not over crowded. It’s right by the priory and is very scenic. Bring your camera, have a walk then chill at Crusoe’s café (which is right on the beach) and just people watch.

There are loads of beauty spots along our coast line we are spoilt for choice

When it comes to the seaside.

3)     Ocean Road.

The best place to get a curry. FACT.

4) Newcastle’s streets

There are some absolutely stunning buildings throughout the streets of Newcastle city centre, look up every now and again ignore the garish shop signs and appreciate the old stone work. Beauteous.

5) Our accents

No one can deny that we have a crackin’ accent. FACT.

6)     When Newcastle wins

I hate football, but when the toon wins the city is ecstatic. Cars beeping at each other, everyone in their tribal stripes. The excitement is infectious and I feel a rather proud to be a Geordie.

7)     Galleries

Like our beaches we’re spoilt for choice. The Baltic, the side, the biscuit factory, the Laing or if you’ve got kids and are skint go to the Discovery museum and let them run wild in the science bit. (The life centre is too expensive)

8)     Our comedy scene

Newcastle is full of funny un’s.

I could go on endlessly but I feel like I’m starting to sound like a holiday brochure.

So in summary; in the north east of England you are never far from a bit of entertainment, a spot of culture, something lush to look at, something fun to do or some one canny to chat too. Sure we have our problems but the grass is just the right shade of green.

Damn we’re brilliant.