St. Mary's Guest House
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... favourite, with the cathedral's plain ceiling covering a series of smaller shrines, including that of St Cuthbert. Back outside, we visited the Cathedral Library via the cloisters. A librarian (a Kiwi) gave us an impromptu chat about the 13th century building, which used to house the refectory and the dormitories. Went back through the cobble paved alleys of town. Drove to York. Found the hostel and had dinner at Michael's Brasserie. Yorkshire Pudding for each. Lots of liver. Ate it ...
Airports and aeroplanes
The thing about airports is, they're boring and expensive. Well, Hong Kong's not expensive but being bored does mean that I'm probably munching on something. A coffee at Hong Kong airport is about $20, which sounds like a lot. I had £15 which I swapped for HKD and I think I was given almost $200! I'm rich!! Rich an bored. I call my best friend James on Viber which is free for us and we chatted for about 20mins. It's at this moment while ...
A few pints before we leave!
... huge bunch of flowers from Marcus and Jenny and of course, the Miss Piggy companion for Kermit... who himself sends a very big thank you to Claire!
I would have said we are now counting the days until we leave, but Norma started that months ago...
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A York That´s Not New
... actually quite a nice experience, since it’s calming to hear the harmonious all-male choir singing hymns and the soft words of the readings spoken in such a magnificent building. It’s also a brief respite from a day of intensive touring. This is something we’ve learned from all our travels. Whenever you’re tired, hot, cold, or wet, you can always count on the nearest cathedral or church to provide a sanctuary until ...
Leaving for the airport.
... there, change some GBP into USD and VND and head for the gate.
Once I'm through and sat waiting to board an announcement comes over the intercom asking for me to report to the security area. You always wonder when you hear someone's name called out what is going on, the person always seems to walk off with his head bowed, expecting the worst. Well now it was my turn. No bowed head for me though, I'm not taking any **** from anyone (hopefully). I tell them I've had a ...
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