We are in York. We could listen to the British say "York" for hours. It's the epitome of British, we think. Elegant, distinguished, majestic.
If only we felt the same way.
Instead, we're standing near a dog rescue centre, watching the volunteer dog walkers during office days (and ogling the super cute puppies) and I'm noticing how instead of happy Queen holidays, a fat cold is setting in.
Who would have thought it? Colds are also stupid when travelling. However, it seems practical that the rubbish bin for disposing of nasties is only an arm's length away. The travel first-aid kit with vitamin C, propolis and thyme oil is "just turn over once". And the morning and afternoon nap bed is actually always ready.
Nevertheless, we manage to have a mega cream tea and also a little walk through the old town. For a short time we think we are in Harry Potter's Winkelgasse. The cathedral remains closed to us, as we are several times too late in front of the gate. Instead, we watch the people, chat with our campsite neighbours about the celebrations in general and the monarchy in particular.
We spend the evenings blowing our noses and playing Skip-Bo. Gerd always lets me win, I guess it's an attempt to support my self-healing powers through good humour. It's worked so semi-well. (But I remember: if I want to win, I will simulate in future...)
We only realise that we are staying here for almost a week as I write this. But with or without a cold: York is simply magical!
#york #creamtea
Merci for "travelling with us
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