My first day in Bristol

There we are, broadcasting live from Bristol.
It was a short and pleasant flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bristol International Airport yesterday. Once I managed to have my suitcase and a taxi cab arranged (indeed a Ford Galaxy!) there was nothing left to do then to continue my way to Upper Cheltenham Place in Montpelier, Bristol.

Nen (the woman whom I am staying with) invited me with open arms and showed me my room directly. After having unpacked my suitcase and my bag, Nen invited me to have a cup of tea in the living room. Black tea, as I don't take sugar nor milk in it. The house is beautiful and very English. I decided not to sleep late as my plan for the next day was to get up early and to take the time admiring my surroundings.

My room, tidy as it looks

Some of the surroundings which I am able to see from my room

We (Nen and her little son - Stan) went to the shop this morning to buy some bread, milk and eggs. After having done some running exercises with Stan and his mates I set out to explore Bristol by bike.

As I hadn't been cycling for ages and since Bristol is quite hilly, it was a real challenge to get to the City Centre. Eventually I managed, parked my bicycle and found my way through the City Centre.

I paid a visit to Marks & Spencer of course; the milk was quite good

A good example of what Bristol is like these days; there is a lot of building going on, next to its authentic buildings. Picture taken in Park Street

I even spotted Little Britain's Vicky Pollard on top of 'the Griffin'

I decided to watch the FA Cup Finals between Chelsea and Manchester later the day (Drogba is an absolute nightmare scoring a goal very late during extra time) but my day has been fine anyway.