Dinner At Newcastle Golf Course

September 28th

It was time for a joint birthday celebration, and one that was not on anybody's specific birthday. My friend from church Marie's birthday is September 11th (now as easy to remember as my brother's birthday on April 1st, though for different reasons); Judy's birthday is October 17th. Since neither Judy nor I will be present on that date, we agreed that September 28th would be it. At Bill's suggestion (I think) we ate at the Calcutta Grill. This is located in Newcastle, which is largely a set of hills south west of Issaquah. At an elevation of 900 feet, the location provides an excellent view over Greater Seattle (as opposed to Lesser Seattle). The Grill is part of the golf course.

The Diners

Judy and Bill and Marie at Newcastle Golf Club

Judy, Bill and Marie

Judy, Marie and Lindsay at Newcastle Golf Club; downtown Seattle behind

Judy, Marie, Lindsay

The View

Downtown Bellevue sneaking around mountain, as seen from Newcastle Golf Club

The tall buildings in the middle are located in downtown Bellevue, and the greens of the golf course are located at the bottom.

Lake Washington, as seen from Newcastle Golf Club; I-90 bridge and (vaguely) Bellevue

Looking a little north west of the above, this is the view over Lake Washington. The bridge in the bottom is the I-90 bridge leading to Mercer Island on the left. The University of Washington is about mid picture at the far end of the lake, though not really obvious.

Newcastle Golf Club and downtown Seattle and Olympic Mountains behind

Turning further towards the west, showing downtown Seattle, and the Olympic Mountains in the background.

Wedding helicopter at Newcastle Golf Club

Looking about SSW. The helicopter was for the bride and groom at a wedding reception being held in part of the clubhouse. As it landed on a peak, with little room for error, Bill and I were very impressed at the pilot's skill. It was there when we arrived, and was still there when we left, so we did not see either landing or takeoff.

Sunset view of downtown Seattle and Olympic Mountains as seen from Newcastle Golf Club

A wider view, showing downtown Seattle, the Olympic Mountains and parts of the golf course, as well as a little of Puget Sound.

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