Monday, August 26th York

Left Edinburgh and headed to York. Our 2nd adventure on the train. We had a bit of confusion as we tried to find our platform for the train going to York. We didn't understand that our trip was just a leg of the Edinburgh to KingsCross/London train. Got it sorted and our reserved seats were awaiting us.

Made it to York about 12:30. Easy walk to our hotel which is directly across from the York Minster and the historical grounds.

Lovely day. Ate lunch outside at a cute cafe overlooking the river. Great tomato basil soup and home made bread. Then we started a "Rick Steeves" walking tour. St Marys Abbey, the guard house and walking a section of the 13 c wall. We passed the Treasurer's house and estate. Made it about halfway through the walking tour, and then stopped back at our hotel.

The multangular building

After a bit of rest we enjoyed a complimentary drink at our hotel's bar and then attended evensong at the York Minster across the street. We really enjoyed the music and the service. Ate dinner at our hotel and then took a stroll through the "shambles". This is an area of skinny streets and Tudor buildings which used to be known as the "street of butchers". We'll go back tomorrow check out some of the stores.

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