Two penguins stay calm and carry on: Our list is all checked off.

Last full day in York started with a walk along the River Ouse to the York Castle Museum. We spent a few hours time travelling - this time more recent - from 1500's to presence. The museum is located in a former debtor's prison. The huge buildings were transformed in 1938 and now house a reconstructed street with authentic businesses from the 19th Century along with other historical and modern displays. It has been hugely influential for other museums around the world.

Then a leisurely walk through the narrow streets that while familiar, still confuse us with angles. We know we've seen them all before but still can't be sure where they are going to come out. The buildings are centuries old in some cases and many are listed. As a result, very limited changes can be made. When commenting to a waitress about the treacherous and rickety streets and stairways, she said her disabled sister-in-law can't come to York - impossible to navigate. The most the building owners can do is install a metal, removable ramp in front of rickety steps. Well, from the size of the crowds, keeping things the same is important for tourism, York's major source of revenue - but it comes with challenges.

This evening we attended a concert with Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax). She was wonderful - the theme of her evening was her love of songs in the movies. She was three when the war started and the movies provided her with an escape from the terrifying realities. It was a nostalgic evening of music. Nice ending.

Tomorrow is travel day. We take the train to Gatwick then leave the next day for home. We are looking forward to our return but also to taking time to digest this wonderful month.