Well, we've made it to England without any major problems. It was snowing in Chicago when we landed but boarded the plane on time. Although it took an hour to get de-iced and take off we were only 20 minutes late arriving in Manchester. You know you have landed in the right place when your plane goes around a roundabout to get to the gate! The weather has been pretty mild, no snow yet to Jamie's disappointment. We've mostly done last minute shopping in Hull and York and been seeing family. 
Above is a picture of York Minster, the largest Medieval Gothic cathedral north of the Alps and a treasure house of 800 years of stained glass and a great place to shop. Also above is a picture of a white rose, the symbol of Yorkshire (Lancashire is red, remember the war of the roses...)
Hope everyone has a Happy Christmas and we will upload our pictures when we get back.
