York time was fantastic!

[mumsisdaughter]

Well, I maligned Transpennine, because theirs is an electric track of course. The journey both ways was smooth and almost silent. I found myself in the company of besuited businesspersons examining spreadsheets and looking as if they were interested in what they were examining. I read Terry Pratchett's 'Unseen Academicals' and enjoyed it. Free tea and fruit cake! I will travel first class again, folks.

I waited for Jenn and Mark to meet me. I saw her coming, green hair bobbing over the heads of the crowd! I like it a lot, though I'm not so sure about the two new facial peircings. That makes four now. She says there'll be no more. I'll wait and see.

Friday: walked the feet off ourselves shopping in York and visiting the Viking 'Jorvik' experience. Evening meal at Strada, which is a good Italian restaurant.

Saturday: walked the feet off ourselves doing touristy things such as museums with Roman finds from Eboracum (Roman York) and York Dungeon, which was great scary fun. Sailed up and down the Ouse for 70 mins with accompanying historical talk.

Sunday: rested our feet and played Xbox games and watched films all day. 'Perfume' is beautifully filmed, strange story but fascinating.

Monday: Mark was called into work unexpectedly--shame. Jenn and I went to Leeds for more shopping, including Vivienne Westwood's shop for perfume. Gorgeous coat but £670 is out of the question. What gorgeous arcades, beautifully painted, every shop has the same black and gold sign. Nearly met irisbleufic but couldn't get to the other side of Leeds in time--one day, girl! Then went to Royal Armouries, which is overwhelming and free! The war elephant armour is breath-taking--a visit it a must if anyone gets the chance. Ended the day with a lovely meal (Mark included) at Michael's brasserie in York.

Gav had a lovely time playing trains. He returned on Monday then came to collect me from Lime St. on Tuesday. Ah, lovely man :)

Shawn, I think I've made a mess of the slideshow so I'll put it in a separate post. :)




 

Comments

[gairid.livejournal.com]

God, I loved Perfume!

SOunds like you had a really nice time! The Royal Armouries sounds wonderful...I would dearly love to see the olyphaunt's armour.

And who wouldn't spent a mere £670 on a coat!LOL

[mumsisdaughter]

Just for you :)

[versailles-rose.livejournal.com]

York sounds wonderful!