For the photographs of the preceding days, please refer to: http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2011/11/london-26-281011_28.html
On the morning of 29.10.2011 (Day 17), I took a train from King Cross Station to Durham City in North East England. The train journey took over 3 hours. Durham sits on a peninsular surrounded by River Wear which provides the scenic backdrop for the City.
While over there for 4 days till 2.11.2011, I took the opportunity to explore the town especially Durham Cathedral and Castle. The cathedral is regarded as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site along with nearby Durham Castle. The treasures of Durham Cathedral include relics of St Cuthbert and the remains of the Venerable Bede. Durham Castle was built as the residence for the Bishop of Durham. The seat of the Bishop of Durham is the fourth most significant in the Church of England hierarchy.
I also took two easy day walks, each taking about 3 hours. The first was a 4 km Riverside and Farmland Walk to North of Durham and second was an 8 km Riverside and Woodland Walk to South of Durham.
I returned to London on 2.11.2011. Over the next few days, I did some shopping, visited London School of Economics (LSE) and paid a second visit to St Paul Cathedral. On the eve of my departure, I went to Southwark Park to join the British revelers to witness firework display to mark the foiled attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up London Parliament and King James I on 5.11.1605.
For the photographs, please refer to: http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/12114.
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