Summer breeze...?

The weather has been so glorious the last few days that I'm beginning to become convinced that summer is actually on its way. 

It'll probably rain tomorrow, just to prove me wrong. But I've been enjoying the sunshine so far.

Sunshine from my window - the Millenium Bridge doing its thing, looking from Gateshead to Newcastle - a cooling evening drink - relaxing in the yard after work - an evening walk out the pier. 

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 A selection of disposables from a day trip to Newcastle a couple of weeks ago. 

Disposable cameras aren't really trendy or up to date, obviously, but I like them for a few reasons. Mainly because you can't see the photos until they're developed...the waiting and usually in my case, forgetting about what I've taken pictures of means that when they arrive it's a nice reminder of the occasion. The slightly grainy quality and unpredictability is also why I'm a fan. No display of photos also means no re-taking ten times; it is what it is, and most of the time means I put a little bit more effort into composing them. Not sure if that shows...

I set off driving on a beautiful morning, such nice weather on the way up. A crisp, cold start to the day is my favourite in autumn.

Driving across the Tyne Bridge is always nice, feels like a little bit of me is coming home, even though I don't even live in Newcastle any more.

A lovely photo of my sister outside my old university union, now her new university union!

Wonderful NefEsh Trio at King's Hall.

Charles Grey Monument in the sunshine.

Looking down Grey Street on our way to Blake's coffee house where I spent a lovely few hours with the band, and Paul, catching up and swapping stories and generally chatting. 

The way out of the city, looking towards the sunset, and on my way to see my old housemate Helen in her new pad. We went for dinner, along with Gabby in the photo above, at a great place near her house called Cafe Med. Delicious food and really good value.

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 I've finally started to relax into life after university, stopped thinking in academic years and terms so much, and accepted that my life isn't going to be as hectic as it was for the last four years. Or I'd like to think I have at least. 

I haven't wandered very far yet since moving home, but hopefully this will change over the next year or so...plans change in my mind on a weekly basis, so who knows what will happen. 

For now, here are some wanderings close to home.

Harbour view.

Breakfast at the Marine one fine Sunday morning.

Evening walks out the pier.

NefEsh Trio at King's Hall, Newcastle University.