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IoW2011; Day7. Castles, Clocks & Cowes
I think this is quite easily the best part of the day, its true the sunsets are equally awesome but the mornings before the visitors arrive can only be described as idyllic.
Last night was a bit of a drag; there was a party going on nearby until about 1:30am, at which point they all make their way to the beach and continued. Needless to say I think we all got some sleep eventually.
IoW2011; Day6. Baywatch, Newport & Cats
With the Easter holiday in full swing I was surprised to see a lot of activity in the bay this early in the morning.
A few yachts and surprisingly a pony having some water aerobics…
IoW2011; Day5. Always be prepared
The day started off well, yet another beautiful morning. I’d decided to try out the GoPro camera, I’d got myself a mount that screws into the tow hook on the front of the Mini.
IoW 2011; Day4. Birds, Blooms & Sunsets
Many of the shots today are from Seaview Wildlife Encounter. I hope you enjoy the portraits, check my notes for information;
IoW 2011; Day3. Jimi, Needles & Batteries
First stop for day 3, just down the road to Dimbola Lodge, always a favourite of mine. The exhibits are always enlightening, true classics along with some amazing works focusing on the Island itself.
… next off the the Needles.
IoW 2011; Day2. Models & Ice Cream
It’s Tuesday and the weather is glorious. The waters are smooth, and the sky a unsurprisingly blue!
IoW 2011; Day1. Good Journey, Good Speed
Today I started my regular trip to the Isle of Wight (IoW), leaving at around 09:30, I took a slow drive down to Southampton – taking the advice from a friend I slipped the cruise control on and locked it to about 57mph. I was surprised to discover that the MPG went up by such a degree. Typically 31.5mpg, the Mini average increased to 47.9mpg!
Bristol Best of the Rest Pt. 2
Well those who frequent the site, lurking in the background will know of my second visit to Bristol in late August/September. Well here are some of my favourites recently posted on Flickr.
… would appreciate any ‘tweets’, comments and the like – thanks.
Bristol day7: Say Goodbye
Once again it was time to go, with a tear in my eye I said goodbye to the amazing apartment located in the heart of the Harbourside complex. It’s true, a crap hotel, B&B or apartment can really spoil your whole holiday but this one only enhanced the whole experience.
Bristol day6: City Centre Tour
As today was my last (full) day in Bristol, I decided to stay in the city visiting some new landmarks and some old ones. My first visit was the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, a bit of a trek from the apartment…
… past the College Green,
… the Council House, up the hill…