Cathedrals, Castles, and Christianity?

When I asked people about tourism around Leeds, most people pointed me towards York, known for its charm and great sights. Based on these recommendation, Anisha and I traveled to the classic old English town with high hopes. The day got off to a promising start since for the first time since I've been here, the sky was blue and the sun was actually visible. The weather alone made York beautiful. However, Anisha and I had hit our castle and cathedral quota. After climbing up the 300 stairs to the top of the York Minster to see the view of the city, we made a collective decision to just roam the cobblestone streets. After freeing ourselves from the obligation of the tourist destinations, we spent the day shopping, eating, and walking along England's version of the Great Wall of China (i.e. the York city wall). We even stumbled upon an international food fair in the center of York's winding streets and stopped in to get our fill of British sweets and Italian pastry.

Highlight of the trip: Meeting a random American guy in the checkout line at H&M, chatting, and then being told with vehement conviction that "Jesus loves you...seriously, he loves you".