Blogs from Bristol, Bristol County, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

Sunday 28th February. Embark Marco Polo We embarked the Marco Polo at around 7 pm and, for the first time, sailed out of Avonmouth docks down the Bristol channel. We couldn't see much as it was dark. We went down to dinner at 8.30 and met our new dining companions who are called Brendan, June, Malcolm and Mia. Brendan and June are ex-teachers (Brendan's subject being Geography!) so this should be an interesting trip. We went to see the "Welcome Aboard" show and were surprised to see that Daniel was still aboard as a PH (Performance Host) and Katie had been promoted to Assistant Cruise Director. Lee, the new Cruise Director, is a young chap from Barrow and there is a new singer called Emma. We followed this up with the "Meet the Singers" show in ... read more

Jedziemy z Glorią do Bristolu na jednodniową wycieczkę. Rano byłam zmęczona i niezbyt chciało mi się wstawać, ale po dwóch silnych kawach wróciłam do normy. Na St James Park Station byłyśmy 15 min przed 9- tą. Autobus już był prawie zapełniony, tak że nie było wolnych miejsc obok siebie. Jednak miła pani ustąpiła nam miejsca i siedziałam razem z Glorią, a Sylwia siedziała tuż za nami. Przejazd do Bristolu zajął dwie i pół godziny. Długa droga, ale szybko minęła. Autobus zatrzymał się na ulicy Canons Way tuż obok Milenium Square - było to miejsce naszych spotkań. Miałyśmy półtorej godziny czasu wolnego. Poszłyśmy zwiedzić Katedrę Bristolską - katedra wzniesiona została w XII wieku, w miejscu, gdzie według tradycji w 603 roku doszło do spotkania Św. Augustyna z celtyckimi chrześcijanami. W 1539 roku kościół podniesiono do rangi katedry. ... read more

I arrived in Bristol Friday aafternoon. I made my way by bus up to my AirBnb room, and luckily got off at the right bus stop. When I arrived at the house, I rang the bell and no one answered. I rang again and no one answered. I pulled out my phone and called my host -- answering machine. Great. Now what? I decided to hang out on the front wall of the house and hope she'd just been out to grab something as I'd arrived about 20 min. later than expected. Then suddenly the door opened and she was there! Apparently she'd been on the phone out in the garden and didn't hear the doorbell. Phew! I was starting to think I might have to camp out in the front yard... She let me do ... read more

A lovely couple of days sailing in the Bristol channel. Waters a bit like chocolate milkshake, but it's still pretty when the suns out. Day 1 - We sailed from Bristol harbour over to Portisead for the night. Sunny, no wind. Lovely cruise down the Avon and under the suspension bridge. Then popped out at Avonmouth. Sails up & engine on as there is a tiny breeze and with the tide and no engine we go backwards. We motor over to Portishead Marina and I get complicated on my driving by the fisherman on the quayside. You can imagine Mike's response. Then it's off to a wedding in the town. We leave Janet & Rod in charge of Disco Volante while we're gone. Day 2 - Have to be up at 8am to catch an early ... read more

Sunday August 18,2013 Bristol UK I awoke to blue skies and a little bit of wind. Sally, the dogs and I said our "goodbyes" to Wendy and headed of on our last adventure on the road. We left Bristol around 11:35 am and it took us about 4 hours to get home with 2 stops along the way. We finally got back to PFH around 4:25 pm and we were all glad to be home. Sally and I cleaned up and made sure that the mobile home was all ready for the owner to pick it up. We had an amazing and fun adventure in Wales and England!! The dogs were also glad to be home and smelling familiar things. Shale and Rune were awesome travelers! Before dinner....Sally and I got unpacked and settled ourselves back ... read more