to York we go!

how they spent the train rides

We took the train with Omi up to York. It was miserably rainy when we arrived, and since our hotel wasn't yet ready we stopped off at the National Railway Museum. They have a super-fast Japanese train, model trains, Queen Victoria's train, science shows, steam trains, and probably most importantly - the train to Hogwarts. 

all aboard the Hogwarts' Express!

 The next morning we took a free tour of the city.  It was a long tour, despite the fact that our tour guide kept mentioning he was ill and was going to make it a short one due to the weather.  Ah well.  It was a good, and thorough, introduction to the city.

the best (and only) seat during the tour

The following day we went to the York Castle Museum and the adjacent Clifford's tower. Conveniently for Zoe there was also a merry-go-round, and Omi was more than happy to join her.

a happy Bird with her sugar mouse

Bird the Victorious Knight, her day job

returns to the lap of princess luxury

dethroned - the Bird and Kyle stuck in the Clink

looking down from the top of Clifford's Tower

On the last day we took a morning walk along the city walls, enjoying our last day in York and the beautiful sunshine.  This city is definitely one we wouldn't mind visiting again (though once was probably enough on the Jorvik Viking Centre).

resting during our wall walk

how the Bird spent a good portion of her time

how Kyle spent a good portion of his time

York Minster, where we enjoyed an Evensong

taking a snack break on the wall walk

goodbye sunny York!

back home after a long journey