I think the real reason Julian and I have kept our web design business going for these past fifteen years is because we love to play hooky. Not very noble, but we are both people inspired by our moods and the weather. To be expected at an office at 8:00 day in and day out? No thank you!
Lockdown lifted for primary school students only in March this year, and with that, our little monkey started her school career here in England. To make the most of the time she was in the trusted care of other adults, we have been driving her to and from school, giving us precious extra minutes to deal with all an international move during a pandemic entails.
On one calm morning, I realized I couldn’t stand facing the same drop off routine. Fortunately, Julian was ready for a break as well and we all walked the 1.3 mile riverside route to drop Ava off. The day grew more beautiful with each step we took and after dropping the monkey off, I cheekily posed the idea of continuing our walk…along the 700 something year old walls that surround York’s city centre.
The day was so lovely and with it being a weekday, we probably encountered less than five people on the wall during the whole walk. The lockdown has definitely given me the advantage of figuring out the lay of the land without having to do battle walking against the usual throngs of tourists York is well known for. I highly recommend walking the York Wall Trail, during a pandemic, when restrictions levels allow a walk for exercise near one’s home.
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