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Hi just thought i would update on my trip yesterday to York, sorry we didnt take any pictures - we will next weekend though.
We had a lovely day, there was snow on the mountains on the way there and it felt very chrismassy.
The weather was dry but very cold, but we were wrapped up real warm and it all added to the experience, when we got there, there must have been hundreds of market stalls, all dressed and lit up - very festive. Some of the things being sold were, handmade jewellery (got some lovely pendants for gifts for my sister and friend), leather goods - now handbags are my ultimate weakness, but i did refrain, as i have not long bought a beautiful leather bag. There were lots of handmade wooden toys - i imagine like they used to be years ago. We found candles, for gifts, Kayley bought a few toys from the disney shop, for friends children. Lots of food stalls, and farmers selling their produce - wanted to buy lots, but didnt want to have to carry too much.
We had hot chocolate drinks with brandy in - wow that was very warming on a cold day, we had chocolate orange crepes (pancakes), with cream (very naughty but nice). Then later we had hot hog roast sandwiches, pork, cranberry and stuffing, with roast potatoes - wowwee.
We watched all the street entertainers, mime artists, statues, and carol singers. It was very nice, we then spent some time in the cathedral - York Minster, that is just fantastic the atmosphere in there is just so special, we lit a candle for my mum who sadly died 8 years ago now.
The day was just really nice, the only thing i can complain about is the crowds, the volume of people there were just massive, sometimes it was very difficult to get to see everything we wanted, which was a little frustrating, but it was a very enjoyable day.
We got home late and just were so tired, it was bath and bed for us.
Back to work for me tomorrow, then time to get prepared for our next trip to another Christmas Market - Carlisle this time, looking forward to staying in the hotel, maybe we wont be as rushed as this time!!!! We are leaving on Friday morning, and we will be back home Sunday late afternoon.
It is lovely spending time with Kayley, as when we are home and busy, we only get to see each other for short times throughout the day.
I will try and get photos.
Diane
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