Girls’ day out!

In October our Number Two Granddaughter is off to university in York. Not too far away, close enough to come home in case of emergency but far enough to be independent. She deferred her entry for a year, initially with the idea of travelling but later with the aim of earning some money. So she’s one of those who are causing trouble for this year’s applicants. Like many others of her year they have already taken up places not available to this year’s cohort. So it goes. 

Her smallest sister is a little confused at the idea that she will no longer be living with them full time. This is odd as she happily accepts that her oldest sister lives in a different house. But that has always been the case. Perhaps, like so many people, the small girl just doesn’t like change. 

Because Number Two Granddaughter applied to university during lockdown she was unable to do the usual round of open day visits to universities. Virtual tours are all very well but they don’t really give you a feel for a place. So for the last sixth months we have been planning to arrange a trip to York, just to have a look round the city. None of the possible university visit days coincided with days she wasn’t working. Finally, yesterday was the day! 

So the little chap was sent to nursery as usual. This made room in the car for Phil who planned to come with us but who decided to stay home after all. A girls’ day out then: me, daughter, Granddaughter Number Two and the smallest girl. 

Here are a few of the bits of old York we admired. Starting with the castle, on a hill people were told not to climb up but which peole were rolling down anyway.

We never got to the university, as it’s a fair distance from the centre. Besides, she’ll discover that for herself and she had a sunny introduction to the city itself. A new adventure begins for her. 

Life goes on. Stay safe and well, everyone!