Tulip's Kitchen: Whitley Bay!

Tuesday 18 November 2008

Whitley Bay!

Went to visit a friend in Whitley Bay at the weekend. What with traffic problems of every kind it turned into a 6 hour journey but it was worth it. We had a great time! We met for a drink then went on to an Indian restaurant. Couldn't remember the name but then Chris jogged my memory!*** You can find the link here . We ordered our food, but were too busy talking when it arrived and we forgot to take photos when it arrived so here's the left overs!

Chris had Lamb Dopiaza

I had chicken pasanda (well I think that's what it was called)

Then we watched the band...

Had too many V&T's

Then...we treated Paul to his first ever Metro ride....shame he thought he was in Morrison's!!!!

*** Being a few pints in, we were just getting into the taxi to North Shields when I read the notice outside the restaurant, it said "Only Himalayans parking only!" Gob before brain....I open it and said....that's a bit racist...only allowing Himalayans to park there! I didn't know the name of the place and I genuinely thought it was parking only for Himalayan people....bad enough saying it on the night....even worst admitting it on here!!! lol Eehhh we did laugh....mostly at me, but it was funny!!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: Hey, Julie! Looks like you and Chris were feeling NO PAIN!!! :); 20 November 2008 at 18:25
chris said...: Hehe!! We had a great time, I hope we can do it again in the not too distant future. As for the name of the restuarant it was called the Himilayan, remember you thought it odd that only Himilayan people could park there!!! I Didnt know your natural colour was blond!!!!!!!!!!!!; 20 November 2008 at 21:13
Marie Rayner said...: Oh what I wouldn't have given to be able to join in on this fun with you two! It sounds like you had a fabulous time! Love you guys to bits!; 21 November 2008 at 15:09

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