England

[ May, 2013 ] In the UK, they have bonfires and fireworks on the 5th of November every year. I was surprised to learn that this event started in 1605. On this day in 1605,…

[ May, 2013 ] In Europe, the daytime is long in this season. When we came out of the restaurant, it was still bright enough, so we had a walk. At a river bank, we…

[ May, 2013 ] In York, England, We went up to the top of Central Tower of York Minter (Cathedral) which is the main feature of this city. Just the other day, we climbed 306…

[ May, 2013 ] When we were leaving Chester, I told a hotel staff that we were going to York next. He said ” People say that York and Chester are similar, but I prefer…

[ May, 2013 ] Our tour to England and Wales went to a mansion called Chatsworth House. The entrance fee was 16 pounds, which is not cheap, but in the house and in the garden,…

[ May, 2013 ] After Chester, our tour went through Peak District National Park. It was really idyllic and peaceful there with rows of green hills and sheep rolling all over. On the way, there…

[ May, 2013 ] The clock in this photo is Eastgate Clock in Chester in England. Both my guide book and online information say that this is the second most photographed clock in Britain after…

[ May 2013 ] The man in a shop in Chester, England where I bought a small souvenir said ” the horse racing has finished, now it is a time for a big business”. There…

[ May, 2013 ] We went to Chester for the first time. It is impressive to see the row of houses of half timbered style, which is a type of architecture that you can see…