Edinburgh to York

Today we said a sad farewell to Scotland, we are truly sad to leave as the Scots are a fierce, proud and, hospitable people. I will watch some of my favorite movies now with a new found respect and awe, especially Highlander, one of my favorite movies.

Driving to York we finally experienced the serious heavy rain but thankfully it held off when we arrived at Hadrian's Wall Fort (see then link for information), but basically Roman Emperor Hadrian had a wall built across 84 miles, coast to coast to keep the northerners out of the conquered Brittany areas. It was manned 24/7 and they controlled the commerce and travelers.

The rain were back for our drive to York. Initially we were going to drive via the York Moors, but I have to be honest, driving the back roads whilst fun, is very draining, so we opted for a more conventional route via some of the larger A roads, unfortunately though this can be a little monotonous so you need to stop and break the boredom. And then I found that while the Brits are bravely fast on their motorways in the dry, they become shrinking violets in the wet. However, if you flash your lights at them, they do pull over to the left lanes to let you pass, so some kudos to them for the road courtesy.

We arrived in York in the late afternoon. Damn we wish we were here for two nights not one, but we have already booked tomorrow's accommodation, so bugger. It is an amazing and historical place. Our accommodation is on the doorstep of the York Minster, a 13th century Cathedral.  It is huge and intricately decorated.  The bells toll every half hour and every Tuesday they practice the bells until 9.00 pm. Today is Tuesday!!  We are also within walking distance to 'The Shambles', the street that inspired J K Rowling's, Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, it is amazing, and I am not a HP fan by any means.  Lorraine loved it and walked it twice.  She said it was like being in the movie.

York is encircled by a stone wall that was built by the Romans.  It started to rain again so we only walked a part of it.  Again, a second day here would be amazing and allow more exploring, but sometime you do not know until you get somewhere how amazing it is. York is amazing, no doubt about that.

Back to our "cosy" room, yes that is the description, it is very cosy, waiting for our dinner reservation and some well earned Z's.

2019-09-24 - Edinburgh to York