My prep course ended last week and i've had 3 weeks off before my MBA start. so yay, HOLIDAY!
Initially i planned to go Bath and Stonehenge with coursemates (vietnamese gang) but they decided not to go at very last minutes. I was quite upset and unhappy cause i'd planned everything included the itinerary, hostel, budget and everything. so fine. i changed the plan and all of a sudden York appeared in my mind.
checked on train ticket - affordable
checked on attractions - quite a lot
checked on hostel - not bad
Lastly, checked on bank account. hahaha
Not forget to mention my travel mate, my coursemate, a pretty lady from Laos. She is an easy going person as she never asked anything before the trip but just help her book everything and she will pay me. BBQ.
And my 3 days 2 nights trip basically was free and easy.
" A real traveler has no plan."
Sounds cool right. BBQ. the main reason is I am too lazy to plan out everything and i'd too limited time. the only thing i did was searched on the must-go-places. and try to get those brochures when arrive in York.
Here we go! As usual, ran to platform and boarded into train ON TIME! UK's train depart 40 seconds after the departure time. damn chun one ok. pheeeww.
25 - Mac -2014 Chester to York (change train at Manchester Picadily)
27- Mac - 2014 York to Chester (have to transit too)
Here end the 3 days 2 nights trip in Yorkshire. So basically it is a historical city not much difference with Chester but bigger and more shoplots. The city also full of tourist and students especially Asians, i met a Chinese in every 3 steps. not exaggerate but it's true and chinese restaurant quite a lot too. anyway, i think the huge population of chinese almost cover quarter of the uk. anyway, i had a relaxing trip but i don't think "no plan" is a good plan coz it is such a waste when i was there but didn't get to go the places i wanted just because i missed the time and bus. next time, should have plan and go flexible with the plan.
Initially i planned to go Bath and Stonehenge with coursemates (vietnamese gang) but they decided not to go at very last minutes. I was quite upset and unhappy cause i'd planned everything included the itinerary, hostel, budget and everything. so fine. i changed the plan and all of a sudden York appeared in my mind.
checked on train ticket - affordable
checked on attractions - quite a lot
checked on hostel - not bad
Lastly, checked on bank account. hahaha
Not forget to mention my travel mate, my coursemate, a pretty lady from Laos. She is an easy going person as she never asked anything before the trip but just help her book everything and she will pay me. BBQ.
And my 3 days 2 nights trip basically was free and easy.
" A real traveler has no plan."
Sounds cool right. BBQ. the main reason is I am too lazy to plan out everything and i'd too limited time. the only thing i did was searched on the must-go-places. and try to get those brochures when arrive in York.
Here we go! As usual, ran to platform and boarded into train ON TIME! UK's train depart 40 seconds after the departure time. damn chun one ok. pheeeww.
25 - Mac -2014 Chester to York (change train at Manchester Picadily)
27- Mac - 2014 York to Chester (have to transit too)
The poser.
Killing time in the train
After 2 hours and finally, hello York!
YHA Hostel - I am satisfied with this hostel compare to those i stayed in London. It's quite new and very very clean. The most important is the staffs are very helpful and friendly. I read the review before I booked and they actually received very good feedbacks from guests except for their breakfast which is not worth. So, smart la me i bring my own bread. hehehe.
Female dorm with own bathroom, 15 pounds per night and only us in the room at second night. hehehe
The lobby.
Self-catering. The kitchen's equipment are clean and full-set.
Went for food-hunting after checked in and accidentally found this restaurant/pub.
Cozy environment
Best food! Cheese pasta with bacon and garlic bread. Sorry, my camera lost focus or perhaps my photography skills sucks. argh
This is not a normal wholewheat bread ok. It is beef sandwich. super duper yum!
me and the food!
Time to explore the city!
York Minster. one of the world's magnificent cathedrals.
Behind
Front view
Side view
The street
Found her name on bookmark. Julie
Disney shop! I want to have daughter next time so i can buy her all these dolls.
Me and doll
Selfie with mirror.
York has at least 3 bridges. I am not sure so please google and found out why. maybe it is surrounds by river or something.
Walked until the sky turned dark
Another bridge
Nightview. #nofilter
Nightview 2
Day 2: had breakie in room and starbucks for drinks. wanted to go country side where most of the attractions are there (especially lavender field) but after done preparing was almost 1pm. T____T
Her chocolate and my caramel frappucino. not good!
puffy face due to water retention maybe? ok la. i gained weight. :(
went for shopping and went back to the same restaurant for lunch again! chicken with bbq source and tequila wrap. yum yum yum
sausage and mash potatoes
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Clifford towel
The famous tea room in Yorkshire! Betty's tea room! First time i saw ang mo queuing for foods. hence we decided to join the queue too! it turned up didn't disappoint us! and i got my favorite macaron! not sweet and affordable price! 1.2 pound each!
fattening hi-tea!
Night club only two of us. one apple sourz and cocktail for each.
free show on dance floor
skipped dinner as we were too full but had a sinful supper. Julie cooked egg noodle with sadin.
day 3 meals before heading back to Chester. Chinese food! Roasted duck with cha xiu, ma po toufu and seafood udon noodle! expensive! three of these 25 pounds!
