On a clear fall afternoon, we decided to spend the day walking around Durham, seeing the sights, and taking some pictures. We even took some pictures after the sun went down. We walked from our house, up to the top of Observatory Hill (seen above), down through the University, and then back through town.
This cottage is right near our house, and is likely one of the most photographed residences in Durham!
The Cathedral and River Wear from Prebend’s Bridge, built in the 18th century.
Next we went up to Observatory Hill overlooking the city. It has great views on a clear day!
After that we walked back through the South end of campus.
The Castle and Framwellgate Bridge:
As the leaves have started to fall, our views of the Castle and Cathedral have gotten better! And it looks beautiful at night when the Cathedral is lit up!
Clear fall nights lead to cozy pubs! And yes, that is a coal fire!
All the pictures look lovely. The leaves are almost down here. Greg leaf blows everyday, I really think he loves it. When are you coming home in December? We miss you guys. Kate and Greg
We are staying in England for Christmas. BUT I’ll be home in January for a week of meetings, etc. Miss you, too! Meeting new people, but it’s not the same. A good experience though. Makes you realize how nice home really is – don’t take it for granted – especially the friends and family in it. ❤️
Beautiful! Based on the those pictures, England has been given a bad name all these years.
The fires in the pubs are really lovely.
That must have been a lot of steps!
You know it!!!
Is a coal fire any hotter than a wood one? Lovely pics.
I don’t think it’s any hotter, but it burns longer and at a more regular temperature. Really warms you down to the bone — perfect for this “mankey” weather. Mankey is the Northeast term for wet, gray, damp, chilly weather.