Awesome York.

When we first stayed for a weekend in York we didn't own a campervan. 

It was a case of booking a Travel Lodge. A default option we once turned to when attempting to enjoy an adventure away. 

We didn't imagine our York adventure to be much different. It's a city. You generally don't camp in the middle of a city. We had tickets for the legendary Seasick Steve and we wanted to be as central as possible. 

Thats our bus. By the river Ouse, in York. We didn't stay at Travel Lodge this time.

Rowntree Park Caravan and Camping site was our destination. A city break for 2, for 2 nights. For £60. Lovely. 

10 minutes walk from the city centre, located right by the river it was a brilliant location to park our home. We settled in, planned a quick pre gig snack and celebrated completing our road trip from Nottingham with a couple of craft ales. Friday evening was awesome. Seasick delivered. His blend of gritty folk and blues, and sheer talent left us in awe. 

Saturday became a slow paced day of exploring what York has to offer. It's independent shops, its parks, its history. And of course its food and drink. 

York does not fail to capture your imagination. In between wondering around the vast mix of cool shops, landmarks like the York Minster demand your attention. 

The Shambles. Nothing here has changed much over the past several hundred years.

A pub crossed with shop brimming with craft ale, the epically named Trembling Madness was where we ended our explore. We recommend it. 

Done with adventuring for the day we headed back to the bus, chilled out with some music and eventually tucked up for the night. Rain was lightly tapping away outside, but inside we were cosy. With no plans for Sunday we waited to see what the sky would bring. 

6.30 am. My view through the tailgate.

Sunday would be a good day, too.

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