Day 6: Heading to York

Today after breakfast in Stratford Upon Avon, I made my way to York. It stopped raining in Stratford Upon Avon so that was a plus but it still cloudy. So, heading to York was surprisingly easy with one train transfer. However, it took awhile to get there. The ticket in the off peak hours cost £59. I took the train from Stratford Upon Avon to Birmingham Moor Street Station. This station only has about three platforms. Once in Birmingham Moor Street, I had to walk out of the station and head to the the newer train station, Birmingham New Street station. This station is newer and had 12 platforms. The walk probably took about less than ten minutes and it was easy to follow the directions.

Once on the train, it was crowded. It seemed that most of the seats were reserved. I just sat in one anyways, since it would take more than two hours to get to York, and if someone has that seat I would just move. No one claimed it when I was there. This train was also a cross country train. I don't know where it originated from but the last stop was Glasgow Central in Scotland.

When I got to York. I had a very hard time finding my b&b. I walked around about 40 minutes and a couple of wrong turns later I found it. I don't know why I told so long to get there. At least I know how to get to the train station quickly. Apparently, while I was walking around, the Queen was in York visiting York Minster. A lot of people were along the sidewalk waving/holding British flags. I didn't see the queen since I was frustratingly lost.

After settling down at the b&b, I went for a walk to York Minster to attend an Evensong. It was a nice experience. After that, I walked around for a little bit had some dinner and went back to the b&b. This b&b is OK. It doesn't have an alarm clock so hopefully I'll wake up in time for breakfast. Also, there's a hot towel heater in the bathroom and I figured what that is for. The shower barely produce any hot water.

I miss everyone back home. It's getting really lonely, but I'm sightseeing lots. In a few days when I'm in Scotland, I'll have a new experience with a tour group.

Tomorrow's agenda: hang out in York