Me, Aunty Veen and Pum

Singin' in the rain (York)

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August 1st 2006
After a restful night at my cousin Pum's house (and a much nicer view of London this time) I'm now finally here in York. For the record, guidebooks are incorrigble - a pleasant 15 minute stroll to the hostel like hell. Try a good 45 minutes to an hour away - and Pum's huge, heavy rolling bag I foolishly decided to swap for my light, comfortable backpack is not doing me any favours at all. Argh. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » North Yorkshire » York

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more