We were interviewed today by the local media. We talked about travel, Sunderland, how we chose this area, and the upcoming triathlon. Our host Lynn was also interviewed but her interview was outside in the front of the house. We started outside but the rain chased us inside. Our day started with a pod of 10 dolphins swimming in the mouth of the River Wear. The paddle boarders got a great show and so did we. Then we cleaned up a bit just in case we had to come inside for the interview. It was good that we did as the light rain did not stop until 2 PM and our interview was inside. Once the rain stopped we took our fancy pants down to Roker Beach and popped into Six a fine restaurant and wine bar. It is named after the six soldiers that guarded the mouth of the river Wear in 1587. We were the only folks in the place not day drinking, one table of four had an entire bottle of champagne and then four more big drinks after the bottle was empty! Don't worry, fair reader, we will drink later in the day. The food was great and we have an entire meal as leftovers. We walked out to inspect the media area but we did not get far as we ended up talking to one of the security guards, Michelle. Soon three more folks came by with their dog. Then another two guards came over. We spoke with everyone and stood there for over an hour. Great fun!!!
The water was smooth as glass for the dolphins, bottom right
One dolphin was a youngster
They were having a good time
Another big ship comes into port blowing its horn
See the tiny specks by the ship, these are paddle boarders!
The media area is being built up for the triathlon
Water for all dogs , not just for St Bernards
Lunch at Six
Who is that in the tea spoon?
The décor is nice and this table is reserved
Table for six at 3 at Six
Warm goat cheese with peppers and bean sprouts
More peppers for the pepper man
For only 20 GBP we got this incredible board of local goodies. Starting bottom left, Pease Pudding, Sausage roll. Pork Pie, pickles onions, local breads, ham. scotch egg, black pudding, more pickled bits and three slices of cheddar cheese. Yum!
All cab, no truck
The double decker observation area
The lighthouse in all the clutter of construction
Michelle giving some love to this cute dog
Some very new mixes of different dogs, this one is a mix of a black lab and an English spaniel
We stood here for almost and hour. At one point we had six folks gathered around us.
Lots of big dogs
More work is getting done
It has been 1 year and 51 days since we began our Migration
