Anyhoo, arrived at the backpackers which is quite good. Except I had to climb TWO flights of stairs. TWO. Okay, whinging aside, I then went out to explore the city and decide what I wanted to do with the next couple of days. I hopped the city explorer and saw the sights and then returned to find my washing finished and toasty warm. Thank god for dryers! Am so going that route if available and cheap!
That night, I went on York's original Ghost Tour. It was really interesting, and the guy who took us around was very knowledgable and an excellent story teller. I would recommend it to people who are interested! And, you know, also in York. It started off at the Kings Arms pub, which is known locally as 'the pub that floods'. Inside, it has marks of where the flood waters have reached in the pub... some were very nearly as tall as me!
Today, I walked the city walls and made sure I got my certificate (it was 4kms! If I'd known this before I started... well, I would have done it anyway, but I would have been prepared to have intermittant rests!) and this afternoon is Yorkminster fun times. They have Choral Evensong at 4pm, so should be fun times!
Okay, that's it for now. The next blog will probably be from somewhere in Europe! Until then, however, content yourself with piccies of Scotland at Picasa.
xx
7 comments:
Hi Cassie
Loved the photos of the "old old grey" companions but did not see any flying snot - OH well can't win them all - the other photos were absolutely GREAT - especially Edinburgh Castle - glad you caught the train OK and treated as royalty upon your arrival,nothing less for our Cass - good to see that you are getting good wear of your sneakers - All is well on the home front - Look out Europe, here comes Cass!!!!!!! - "enjoy"
Luv Dad and Mum
There's a really great restaurant in York. Aside from the nice tea rooms whose cakes and breakfast are fantastic (and whose name I can't remember), you should try and find this restaurant. It's in the lanes and it looks Mexican, but has a really interesting range of vegetarian tapas. Again, I can't remember what it's called but I'm sure you'll find it.
Yay, photos! It all looks properly lovely and properly scottish. Absolutely gorgeous, you have some beautiful pics there, loved the heather and holyrood abbey.
So when you said old, you meant OLD! Nana bus! I'm sure they were all properly lovely too.
If you see DT give him a boot up the bum from me. I'm still smarting.
Your hair is looking good.
TP
(Thats what is really important. Oh and GO PORT)
Oh the grand ol' Cass of York
She walked 4000 metres
She marched her way all around the town
Then she drank 4000 litres
And when she was drunk, she was drunk,
And when she was not, she was not
And when she only half way drunk
She was lying down a lot!
(Of course you must sing this to the song of "The Grand Old Duke of York". Oh and Melanie helped with the lyrics.)
So spiffed that you're having super fun. Keep on keeping on.
Anne, Melanie, Austin and Pete
Hi Cass,
Sorry I haven't written much, too busy covering your sorry a... err I mean empty chair.....
I love reading your tales and I've loved your pics. I feel like I'm on my own European vacation.
Have you met any prospective Mr Wilsons? Ha. We'll save that til you get back.
Sounds like you're having a great time.
Same ole same ole around here, nothing changes.
Anyway take care I have to go as I hear P Net calling me! Kay's pulled a sickie today so it's just me holding down the fort you slack buggers.
Can't wait to read about the next stage of your adventure.
Take Care
Love Christine x
Good for people to know.
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