River Ouse

Last week:

Today:

Yes, it is a little flooded, but I think most people are safe. Hope the water subsides soon.

Today

Today, I went to school, cooked my first Asian meal, went to town to get a pair of boots, and came home finding our neighbour's cat curled up sleeping in our front yard.

   A sunnier day after a full day of rain yesterday, but the ground is still wet.

Look, it's autumn! (or at least the beginning of it). The pictures below are some of my neighbours' houses. I love their doors and their gardens.

Things I learned about being in the UK:
-The norms are tea with milk and bread with butter.
-When buying things/taking the taxi, always ask if there is any student discount because often, there are.
-When paying for things at the cashier, they will always ask you if you need a bag because they are big on saving resources and protecting the environment. If you need one, just say yes but if you want to be environmental-friendly, bring your own shopping bag.
-Always bring an umbrella when you go out because you don't know when it will rain.

Whitby (part II)

After walking along the harbour, we crossed the bridge to see more of Whitby. The shops on the other side of the bridge are just as lovely. Lots of candies, ice creams, housewares, decorations, books, and cafes. There were a lot of old couple walking hand in hand, kids with their parents, and people with their dogs too.

More candies!

The Whitby jet.

Cars here drive through narrow ways like this.

 Then, I climbed 199 steps up to St. Mary's church.

St. Mary's.

Inside the church.

If you walk a little further up, you will see the ruins of Whitby Abbey, which was once the burial place of Saxon kings. 

Since both the church and abbey stand on high ground, the views around them are magnificent.

The abbey from a different angle.

Love the blue and green.

Spot the couple resting against the fish cages/nets.

They love their tea.

At 4pm, we boarded the bus and headed back to York. Here are some pictures taken on the ride home.

The sun was really bright. Do you see the little "rainbow" up there?

And with this dramatic cloud/sky picture, we end the Whitby trip. :)
My classes will start next week. So far, I have found a good church, found grocery stores (normal ones and Asian ones), bought a winter coat, visited York University, rejoiced with a new sister-in-Christ, and experienced a full rainy day. Cheers~