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Spent much of the day in, above, under, and around York Minster.

We explored the National Railway Museum.

Nephews’ and their uncles’ backpacks ready for the next adventure: train from Newcastle upon Tyne to York.

Rode this replica “Steam Elephant” at Beamish open air museum. The original was built in Northeast England in 1815.

Staying in our friends’ kid-friendly home in Newcastle upon Tyne while the parents visit London for a few days.

Walked past a Brexit polling station/beer garden.

A few frames of Harry Potter were shot here at Alnwick Castle. My nephew jumped in the air and continued the magic.

Posted A Tale of Two Falls.

Happy kids, day’s fishing with dad and a guide, plus Mom, walking back after dinner.

Took my sister-in-law and my better half on a tour of my childhood haunts in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We stayed close to “our” castle. I’ve previously posted Our Castle in England.

This is real travel. My childhood friend’s neighbor’s bunnies demanded their attention for the longest time.

My little backpackers watch their train arrive at Edinburgh Waverly.

We did a lot of peering through gaps at Edinburgh Castle.

We climbed Arthur’s Seat, then visited Holyroodhouse, where the Queen stays when in Edinburgh. She wasn’t home.

Edinburgh, first evening, nephews and their parents in tow. Misty view from main shopping street, Princes Street.