The Autumn colours along the way were still stunning.
It was a very windy day and some of the local kids were enjoying boating on the waterfront. Unfortunately one of them had to be rescued!
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Bristol in November
On Saturday we had decided to walk to the Clifton Suspension Bridge from the site. In the evenings when it was all lit up with had a distant view from the camper so knew it wasn't far. We all togged up in our waterproofs, as showers were expected, and off we went.
The Autumn colours along the way were still stunning.
It was a very windy day and some of the local kids were enjoying boating on the waterfront. Unfortunately one of them had to be rescued!
Whilst waiting for our friends to catch us up I took some photos along the waterfront (right outside the campsite gates) and even caught a glimpse of our final destination!
The Autumn colours along the way were still stunning.
It was a very windy day and some of the local kids were enjoying boating on the waterfront. Unfortunately one of them had to be rescued!
Back to lovely Bristol - November
It had felt a long time coming. After moving house in September and not having a trip in October our pre-booked trip to Bristol was a Godsend!
The weather had decided not to play ball but we never let it bother us too much and just get on with it.
We had booked 3 nights on the Caravan Club site in the centre of Bristol (Baltic Wharf), having stayed there in June and fallen in love with the city. The site was due to close in August but had a late reprieve, for which we are very grateful as it's a perfect site for motorhomes.
We arrived on Thursday lunchtime to rain, so after pitching up we had lunch and caught up with our friends who were also staying on the site. Despite the rain we headed into the city via the water taxi which runs from right outside the site gates. We spent the afternoon wandering around the city and then headed back to Baltic Wharf, where we ate in the pub next door that evening. I didn't take any photos that day!
Friday was another damp day but once again it didn't stop us. We had a walk in the morning (to the local Toolstation and Currys - supplies for our new home!) and managed to stay dry. We spent the afternoon chilling out on site before heading back into the city for the late afternoon and evening, where we had a few drinks before eating at Za Za Bazaar (highly recommended buffet style restaurant with food from across the world). We walked back to the campsite that evening and were entertained by a free firework display being set off at one of the pubs along the waterside. Again I didn't take my camera with me that evening but managed to get a few shots on my mobile phone.
The weather had decided not to play ball but we never let it bother us too much and just get on with it.
We had booked 3 nights on the Caravan Club site in the centre of Bristol (Baltic Wharf), having stayed there in June and fallen in love with the city. The site was due to close in August but had a late reprieve, for which we are very grateful as it's a perfect site for motorhomes.
We arrived on Thursday lunchtime to rain, so after pitching up we had lunch and caught up with our friends who were also staying on the site. Despite the rain we headed into the city via the water taxi which runs from right outside the site gates. We spent the afternoon wandering around the city and then headed back to Baltic Wharf, where we ate in the pub next door that evening. I didn't take any photos that day!
Friday was another damp day but once again it didn't stop us. We had a walk in the morning (to the local Toolstation and Currys - supplies for our new home!) and managed to stay dry. We spent the afternoon chilling out on site before heading back into the city for the late afternoon and evening, where we had a few drinks before eating at Za Za Bazaar (highly recommended buffet style restaurant with food from across the world). We walked back to the campsite that evening and were entertained by a free firework display being set off at one of the pubs along the waterside. Again I didn't take my camera with me that evening but managed to get a few shots on my mobile phone.
Monday, 14 September 2015
September 2015 - Salisbury
After 3 glorious days in the New Forest our next stop was the pretty cathedral city of Salisbury, where we stayed on the C&CC site just a mile or so out of the city overlooking Old Sarum. We walked into the city both days and explored the area around the cathedral and Harnham Water Meadows, as well as a few of the local watering holes!!!
On our last evening we walked up Old Sarum Hill and enjoyed the glorious views over Salisbury, our campsite and Old Sarum on a stunning evening. Afterwards we met up with friends for a meal in the local Harvester just a 10 minute walk from the campsite.
We were off again Friday morning! We left Salisbury and headed to Shepton Mallet for the annual motorhome show. We didn't buy anything and weren't even tempted by any other motorhomes, we love our Bessy too much. That evening we stayed at the same adults only campsite we'd used on our way home from Wales in July, Greenacres at Wellington.
Sadly that's our last trip until November now. We have lots going on, including moving home (fingers crossed!), so no time for another trip until then. We will certainly be ready for it by then!
On our last evening we walked up Old Sarum Hill and enjoyed the glorious views over Salisbury, our campsite and Old Sarum on a stunning evening. Afterwards we met up with friends for a meal in the local Harvester just a 10 minute walk from the campsite.
We were off again Friday morning! We left Salisbury and headed to Shepton Mallet for the annual motorhome show. We didn't buy anything and weren't even tempted by any other motorhomes, we love our Bessy too much. That evening we stayed at the same adults only campsite we'd used on our way home from Wales in July, Greenacres at Wellington.
Sadly that's our last trip until November now. We have lots going on, including moving home (fingers crossed!), so no time for another trip until then. We will certainly be ready for it by then!
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