It was a beautiful day this time; A rarity. Took a recommendation from my friend and visited a place called Knaresborough. It’s an historic market town 25-minutes Northeast of York. It’s anything but a tourist destination. I definitely stood out in my camera backpack and headphones. Strolled through Bebra Park first. Had a small kid’s pool at the base of the gardens with parents and their children having a good time. A large World War I stone memorial for fallen troops from t

Muggy out; A commonality in England. The walk from the station last night made navigating York effortless. The city resembles Bruges in it’s compactness, winding roads and towering cathedrals. The city provided an array of visual checkpoints to find my way back “home”. York’s castle walls made finding your way around a simple task. The wall has existed since Roman times. There’s four main gatehouses at various points throughout the city: Bootham Bar, Monk Bar, Walmgate Bar a

Travel day. Long one too. Two trains and a flight out of Brussels International Airport for the next location. Bit of a detour, really. While not economical, it felt worth it. That kept me going. Brussels International Airport check-in was a zoo. Despised it. My 40-minute direct flight was delayed an hour and a half, which completely screwed my train schedule from London Gatwick. Upon landing in Gatwick, the heat was immediately apparent. It was a sauna in that airport. Miami