Day in Durham

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We both decided we needed a day out. We had heard from our fellow expats that Durham was just the place for that. After sleeping until mid-morning/afternoon, we got up and headed to the train station. Durham is just one stop over. Durham is quite the place to see. Beautiful cathedral, breath-taking castle, and lots of window shopping. This is definitely a place we are going to take our family and friends when they visit. Upon completion of climbing over 350 steps in a very narrow, steep tower of the cathedral, we were able to get a picture-perfect view of the city. Videos and pictures are included! Pictures were prohibited in the cathedral; however, here is a link for a virtual tour for those interested...

http://www.vikingstudios.co.uk/ipix_durham_cathedral.htm

Unfortunately, the castle was closed due to a wedding. We went there on the 9th, and we were told by the guide that this was the 21st wedding of the month of August!!!

We did a bit of window shopping and Kaitlyn bought two new books to delve into. Other than that, it was an enjoyable day out!

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Photos

Cathedral
Picture of the Cathedral in the mist and rain.

Durham skyline
The skyline of Durham in the rain.

Castle
One of the castle towers

Cathedral
Outside the cathedral... this is right outside the castle.

Cathedral Panorama
Panorama 1 of the cathedral

Cathedral Panorama
Panorama 2 of the cathedral

Cathedral Panorama
Panorama 3 of the cathedral

Door Knocker
Cathedral main door knocker... though this isn't the original, but an exact replica. How is it an exact replica you ask? Because they still possess the original in the museum.

View
Here is a gorgeous view from the top of the Cathedral.

View
Another view from the top of the cathedral.