Back in York

I've already been living in York for 2 weeks now! Time flies. I can't believe it's nearly Christmas! Moving here by train was a hassle, but it's finally done. Why do I have so much stuff?

So far, I love being back. The house I live in is lovely (clean and quiet, although a bit cold since we hardly turn the heating on) and the city is still great. More lunch cafes have arrived, my favourite dancing cat is still dancing in The Cat Gallery shop window (a shop that only sells cat related items) and the Minster is still dominating the 'skyline'. However, I can't wait to go back to the Netherlands for Christmas. I need good bread and Old Amsterdam cheese!

Bonfire night

Happy Guy Fawkes/Bonfire night! This is an annual commemoration in England. Its history begins when some people tried to blow up the House of Lords to kill King James I. They failed and one of them (a bloke called Guy Fawkes) was arrested. Now, 506 years laters, Brits still celebrate this joyous event by lightning bonfires and watching fireworks.

Because Fawkes also fought on the side of Catholic Spain against Protestant Dutch reformers (booo, naughty man), I had to join the Brits and celebrate. I paid £3 (strange, I always thought watching fireworks was free?) and was rewarded with my first bonfire and an impressive fireworks display. See you next year, Guy Fawkes!