喧闹的城市，忙碌的生活，川流不息的街头，
充实的每一天，一个接一个的任务，无止境地与时间赛跑，
有时走路，有时跑步，有时两轮代步，
没时间停下来沉淀，实在太多美丽繁华在吸引我的眼目，
听闻的太多，来不及消化，
新经验太多，来不及领悟，
没经过思考的变成溜失的回忆，
深感浪费，可惜。
时间像流沙，眨眼之下两个月头已过，
让我叹息人生短暂，
想实现和实践的太多，
而时间却太少。
不必太操心未来，它不轮到我们担忧，
开心充实地过每一天，先把眼前的事干好，生活会更有冲劲。
能做的，我会尽能力去达到，
能体验的，我一定会把握机会，
真不想数年后回首而惋惜，
对现在的生活非常满意，
实在无容置评，
感觉非常幸福的我会奋斗，
因为直认为无与伦比的未来不是遥不可及的。=）
Last Saturday, 18 October of 2008 was spent in York, an historic walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city is noted for its rich heritage dates back to Roman era i.e. almost 2000 years of existance.
Claire & Peyli
Me & Peyli before departure.
The BBC weather forecast predicted that day would be cloudy and rainy; Forecast by definition means prediction or a smart guess for a future condition, it is not always true especially when it comes to prediction of weather of UK. That day turned out to be sunny and perfect weather. Luckily that I didn't believe to the forecast blindly and thus din't bring my umbrella out bacause I trust my own theory (which arise from my observation) that the idea of people call Sunday Sunday because it is most of the time appears Sunny. Haha! Sometimes, Saturday follows this rationale as well=)
Beautiful river found on the way from Nottingham to York, I captured it from inside the bus.
After 2 hours of journey by coach, we arrived at a rest and refreshment point located near the entrance of York city. We went down to a complex selling Food and Beverage as well as souvenirs to shop and to stretch our body. In the WH Smith book store I saw signature pens, they costs 2.99pounds, I was initially wanted to buy and present to my family, but then I didn't. I ended up with two Magnum Ice-cream from the store. Haha!
A postcard illustrating a couple of penguin.
Leaves turn green to yellow to red to none and to bud again, this is the natural routine cycle of plants in response to the four seasonal weather change and now is when the leaves fall in autumn.
Do you know why plants drop their leaves in autumn?
Basically its as a way of keeping moisture in therefore to keep from drying out.
M for Magnum or ....
The scenery along the way to York. Can you see the round rolls on the field? It was dried grass rolls compressed under high strength by machine, but I do not know what is it for. Anybody knows?
This is the architecture of residence outside the York City.
City Wall
York's centre is enclosed by the city's medieval walls, which are a popular walk. The entire circuit is about 3 miles (5 km), including a part where walls never existed, because the Norman moat of York Castle, formed by damming the River Foss, also created a lake which acted as a city defence
Luminous flux
We were waiting for our prince to come and fetch us on his white horse! Haha=D
There are sightseeing bus tours by day by night that runs uptown and downtown which is the most comfortable way of getting an overview of the city. However we didn't take the bus, we walked.
To walk was actually quite tedious. Because of York is a very old and traditional city, public transports are rather limited where only a few bus stops available so walking is somehow the easiest way of getting around . It is totally unlike urban city like London central where all of the transportation routes are so convenient and easily accessible.
The Clifford's Tower
Clifford's Tower, a stone quatrefoil keep built on top of a Norman motte, was the site of a massacre in 1190 when the small Jewish community of York sought protection in the tower on the feast of Shabbat ha-Gadol.
This medieval castle located in the centre of York, originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebellious north, then rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century.
It opened daily from 10am to 4pm. 2.50 pounds per entry. One can gets fantastic panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside from the top of the tower.
The Crown Court
The city has its own Magistrates' Court, and more unusually also a Crown Court and County Court. It is served by the North Yorkshire Police Force. The Crown Court was built by the famous architect John Carr, next to the then prison (including execution area). The prison is now the Castle Museum but still contains the cells.
A handsome husky.
His owner was so kind that allow us to capture on him, while I shot, his owner teased him to smile.
If I was not mistaken this is the stonegate, which is usually pedestrainised during the day.
A word about York street names, you will notice tat many streets end in the suffix 'gate', such as Stonegate, Coppergate, and Skeldergate. This does Not mean that the gate in question was a part of the old york city walls.
Instead, the 'gate' in this case comes from the Viking "gata", meaning simply " street". The actual city gates are called "Bars", such as Micklegate Bar and Walmgate Bar.
Very risky 的街头表演。
Believe that they were formal soldiers or professionally trained stuns.
I just like Autumn.
The most famous attraction of York--York Minster.
It is the second largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. It was built in 1870 and took 250 years to build. If you read about this building you will be amazed by its grand history background.
York has had a Christian presence from the 300s. The first church on the site was a wooden structure built hurriedly in 627 to provide a place to baptise Edwin, King of Northumbria. Moves toward a more substantial building began in the 630s. A stone structure was completed in 637 by Oswald and was dedicated to Saint Peter. The church soon fell into disrepair and was dilapidated, it was at least burnt down and destroyed more than two times. Restoration, rebuilt and renew were done many many times from then to now.
During the 20th century there was more concerted preservation work, especially following a 1967 survey that revealed the building, in particular the central tower, was close to collapse. £2,000,000 was raised and spent by 1972 to reinforce and strengthen the building foundations and roof.
Restoration work was completed in 1988, and included new roof bosses to designs which had won a competition organised by BBC Television's Blue Peter programme. In 2007 renovation began on the east front, including the Great East Window, at an estimated cost of £23 million.
It was a grieve that we missed a visit to the inside of the York Minster as the time when we reached there was closed for service. Inside was expected to have an astonishingly beautiful view like the colouful stained glass , one of the 'five sisters' window' at the north of Minster.
I'd totally fell in love to York when Evensong service was sung by the choir, it was so romantic when breeze blew onto our hair and the heavenly Evening Prayers were recited, while we're surrounded by classical churches of outstanding architectures. I supposed that marry under these environment would feel excellent. (I ask, Can a buddist get married in a church?)
Notice our hair, can you feel the strong and fresh breeze that I mentioned?
Statue of Constantine the Great outside the Minster, which largely covers the Roman Army HQ building.
White horse~ Where is the Prince?
As you can see, churches presenced so frequently in the pictures, it is not difficult to guess which religion embracing the largest population of York.
Well, 74.4% residents reporting themselves as christian in 2001 cenus.
What are they? They are famous pastry from a long queue bakery..I cant recall the name of the shop (seemingly started with a letter B), it is recommended to go for a try if you have the time to line up for it
This cartoon reminded me about the Halloween in one week time.
York has an annual Festival of Food and Drink, which has been held in the city since 1997
York style 'Mee Goreng'? lol..
Food stall selling Salami.
By the RIver of Ouse of York.
The word 'ouse' is a very common name for rivers in England - it derives from the Celtic word 'Usa', from *udso-, which simply means 'water'. 'River Ouse' therefore actually means 'River Water', etymologically.
Boats on the River Ouse at Lendal Bridge in York
Skeldergate Bridge
The River Ouse in the city of York, viewed from Skeldergate Bridge with Ouse Bridge in the background.
At 2.45pm, we left the York city and headed towards the MaAthar Glen Designer Outlet, which is the designer and high street brands, all with discounts of up to 50% off retail prices in fashions, sportswear and homewear. I managed to yield some harvests from there, it could be more friutful if I have more credit limit. Haha=)
Tried out the popular take-away-food originated from the United Kingdom--Fish and Chips.
I like this two flavours drink, it reminded me of how Ratatouille produced a better taste when he bite on both cheese and apple together instead of eating them alone.
We were all delighted because we could finally go home.
