My Kinda Day - Part 1

This was my kind of day. Three activities that were right up my alley. We walked into the centre of York (about half an hour) so that was a good start to the day. It is a lovely city and has a wonderful casual vibe about it. There's hustle and bustle and lots of people but somehow it's not frantic.

Our first stop York Minister.

This was one of those breathtaking, emotional, WOW experiences. Not only is this cathedral magnificently massive, it is beautifully decorated, both inside

and out

 

The 275 steps to the top of the tower were a must, especially with a view like this as a reward.

Under the cathedral is a display on its interesting more recent history. About 50 years ago it was in danger of collapsing. Major excavations revealed the foundations were on ancient Roman ruins. Tons of concrete and steel had to be used to stabilise the main tower. 

All the cathedrals (still in use) that we have visited are in some state of repair and York wasn't an exception, the stonemasons were busy with their tedious task.

After the cathedral tour Brenda and I left the fellas and made our way through the cobbled back streets to my one and only real patchwork fix for the trip but more of that next post. 

We're on the move again. I'm about a week behind now, oh well I'll have plenty of time on the plane on the way home to catch up.

TOODLES