Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines Day!

I'd have to report that Valentines Day in the UK is much the same as in the US. Celebrated more by the chocolatiers, florists, jewelers, card and lingerie shops, it's not as overt in other places. I think the most noticeable change in York is that they changed the color of the nightly ferris wheel illumination to red for the season of love. Personally I think it's a little more demonic than romantic, but it's a fun change that we can see from our living room window.


Known as the Yorkshire Wheel, it was built so York wouldn't feel left out after London, Manchester, and Birmingham built theirs. At 54 metres, it's almost as tall as the Minster (nothing is allowed to be taller) and offers panoramic views in "42 climate-controlled pods each holding up to eight people at a time." According to the web, there is a special "...VIP pod with a leather interior, DVD sound system, phone and fridge for the Champagne." Sounds like romance to me—for a whole 13 minutes anyway. We haven't ridden the wheel, so can't comment on whether it's worth it or not. (You could just save $12 and click on this link for a video of the ride)

The wheel does have a history of love. Last Valentines Day they used it for speed dating—a girl in each pod and a guy getting on and off at each turn of the wheel. As far as I know, it didn't produce lasting romance. However, it is registered for weddings.

So kiss the one you love and consider renewing the old vows while spinning above York!

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