Whitley Bay

Yesterday was another packing day but we did take the afternoon off to visit the museum where Megan interned.

Today we headed back to the coast to see the lighthouse at Whitley Bay.

 Riding in the front of the train is cool

 Very few rail crossings here, the tracks usually go under the streets in tunnels.

 It's a phone booth, no it is a post office...

It's both!

Whitley Bay depot

 First a quick walk through town.

 And old seaside attraction that is being revitalized

 Then came a long walk down the beach to the lighthouse

"Blimey, cold the water it is."

The lighthouse comes into view.

 The lighthouse can only be accessed at low tide

 At high tide this area is under water

 St. Mary's Lighthouse

 Sunning seals

Caravan (camper) park nearby

 Old tavern and inn

 Seal watching

 Nancy and I climbed to the top

 Great view

 Going down is a lot easier than going up

 Selfie

 Looking back up

 One last look

 Even the lifeguards are in jackets. Temps were in the 60's but it was quite windy.

Old hotel

After lunch I headed back to Megan's for a nap while Megan and Nancy went shopping