Yesterday I had a another amazing day trip and this time to Bristol! I've been before but I didn't really get to see everything I wanted to, so luckily the co workers who didn't fly home to Germany for holiday, wanted to go as well! Katharina, Sabine, Julia, Antone, Passcal and I left Thornbury about 9:30 on surprisingly full country bus headed for the heart of Bristol. We stepped off the bus into the crisp bristolian air about 10:15, and went in search of old streets to wonder through in hopes of finding old treasures long forgotten. We had such a great day full of laughter, picture taking, and exploration. We visited the national museum, the university, the abby, the tower and the St. Nicholas market.
The best part was when we all got lunch and sat on the college green talking and joking around...I really feel like I'm becoming friends with all these people! Then after lunch we all went in the tower, which was built by queen Victoria for Sebastian Cabot who helped discover North America (of all places!). we climbed these very tiny stairs up to the most amazing view in the world, Bristol is so beautiful when the sun is out, the whole city glows!
Then we did a bit of shopping (by this I mean I just looked longingly at things I wanted to buy...) and then me a julia split form the group and walked around taking photo's and chatting (what we do best!). We unfortunately missed the bus and had to wait an hour till the next one came at ten till 7...we didn't get back to Thronbury till 8 and by that time the sun had gone down and we were freezing and my nose was running profusely!
All together the day was wonderful and we all had so much fun, I wish you all could have seen it!
well I'm off to do a bit of laundry,
love you all,
cheers
Ilaria
P.S. I think I'm going to Stroud tomorrow...maybe...:)
The view from the tower
Julia and I
MINI!!!!
I know....sorry...but I needed coffee....and they made me!
The girls minus Jana (sad! but I love this photo!)
Book shop in St. Nichoals's market
Sabine and Julia...Second hand fashion!
2 comments:
Thanks for the wonderful update and photos. Love the Starbuck's one :)
I'm so glad you are feeling a bit better and that you are exploring things. You really are in a very special place. It's good that you are making friends as well.
Make sure to get some sleep and don't go out too late. You need your rest.
I love you,
Mum
It's good to see you making friends Ilaria. I'm glad your getting to see the sites. Nice pictures.
LOVE,
Uncle Chris
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