Once occupied by Vikings,
conquered by Germans, and still containing way too many castle walls to walk
upon, York Is one of the oldest towns in Europe that still stands. Sharing
a name with my hometown in Pennsylvania, this city is definitely the most culturally
infused between the 2.
I started my journey off by
going to the merchant Hall, A medieval Guildhall dedicated to merchant
adventurers. Just inside the castle walls that Still protect the inside city,
it is the oldest surviving of its kind.
After this, I traveled all
around the city seeing the oldest gates (bars) of the city, learning about
their bloodiest war Thornton (akin to my York's Gettysburg), and exploring
other things. I saw an exhibition on magic and sorcery, walked the castle
walls, got dwarfed by a massive church, and enjoyed some monk brewed beer
(whilst being a monk for a week myself: see 'The Zen Experience'). I even saw
the university I could've stayed abroad at (St. John University).
Between you and me, York
England was way better than York Pennsylvania. I will endeavor to return at
some point in my future if time and financial status allows. Stay tuned, all!
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