Sheffield and York

York is a beautiful town. We arrived yesterday morning on the train and met up with Skywalker (a.k.a Simon Williams), one of the famed pilots of the Death Star (a.k.a the old Nissan Patrol) on the infamous Trip to the Tip (Cape York) last year. See this link for details of that cool trip.

I think my last entry was on Monday night; pizza at Sam and Aarti's.

Tuesday
Sam had the day off. First of all Sam, Jen and I attempted to tackle the walk we were trying to do on Monday evening in the Peak District. It was snowing again this time also, but it was much brighter at that time of morning, so we headed out anyway and trudged through the snow. It was very beautiful, but unfortunately there wasn't much of a view. We had fun looking at the cold highland sheep and throwing snowballs at each other. We got back by 10:30am so Aarti could use the car; she had to give a tutorial to a group of medical students, the poor thing.

Cool trees

Two idiots frolicking in the snow.

Tree in the snow

We spent the next few hours playing with Arjun. He was feeling better after his bout of fever last night, and was thoroughly entertaining. I like playing with babies, so much so that it's beginning to worry Jen. :)

I think Jen liked playing with Arjun too.

That afternoon we went with Sam and Aarti to look at a bridesmaid dress for Aarti. Jen and I thought it looked good, and so did Sam I think. Arjun didn't mind it either. While Sam and Aarti went to the dentist, Jen and I explored Sheffield. We saw the Winter Gardens and the Millenium Gallery, and then just soaked in the atmosphere of the place.

We cooked a yummy stir-fry for dinner and spent a nice evening together, probably our last for a while. We bade them farewell the next morning as we were catching a train to York.

Thanks Sam, Aarti and Arjun for letting us stay! You guys are awesome!

Wednesday
The train ride was surprisingly comfortable, and we arrived in York in good time. Here's a direct transcript of our SMS conversation:

Marcus: "Skywalker, Ewok and Yoda have reached rendezvous point outside York train station. Awaiting further orders."

Simon: "Hold fast, sending a TIE fighter immediately! Use the Force."

Now for those Star Wars fans, please spot the error here.

After dumping our gear at Simon and Rosie's place, we went for a stroll about town with our tour guide Simon. York is cool. Lots of cool old buildings, and cool narrow streets with lots of little alleys and lanes. We visited the National Railway Museum which had lots of cool trains in it (it's apparently the biggest train museum in the UK). And York Minster is just awesome. I remember being in awe of it 10 years ago and it still has the same effect on me now. We went into York Minster to have a look inside (after 5pm when it's free) and yup, it was cool.

Shambles Lane, York

Jen amongst the trains in the National Railway Museum

Rosie came home from work, and after a quick snack, the four of us went to the local climbing gym to get spanked. It was fun, and we finished about 10pm. We were craving fish and chips, but the only restaurant open was a lavish Indian restaurant which ended up being quite cheap with great service and lush food. So I ate a ridiculous amount as per usual and got a stitch whilst waddling home.

Thursday
Simon was supposed to have the day off today. But the buggers at his work had changed his roster without letting him know (as per usual) so they called him asking where he was. They begged and pleaded, and Simon being the nice guy he is, said he'd go after lunch. They asked him to stay till 9pm. He's still at work now. Anyway, we were supposed to go mountain biking in Dalby Forest today, but due to those bastards at Simon's work it didn't happen.

Clifford Tower

Instead we went for a walk around York again, and checked out Clifford Tower and then went for a free tour of the city which was very informative, though a little long-winded and freakin' cold. Fish and chips for afternoon tea and then we cooked dinner for Rosie.

York Minster. Big.

I wonder when Simon will get home?

yongers out.





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