Once in Portishead, we of course, had to take Baynes for our usual walk. That means 1/2 mile up hill to the downs [green space], then across the fields and through the woods. There were plenty of other dogs about, and when we came out of the woods, the calves were waiting for us. Mind you, the calves are now old enough to have horns. AND, the bull was around. I had not ever seen him before and was happy to know what the heck he looked like!
On Monday, it was raining, of course. I had a boat-load of meetings to participate in, so Baynes entertained himself on the High Street in Portishead. Not much going on here, I have to be honest. Just a newly opened Cosco Coffee. It kind of throws the balance of the High Street completely off. Anyway, Baynes found it.
On Monday night, we made our way into Bristol to the new Cabot's Circus http://www.cabotcircus.com/website/CentreMap.aspx?currentSectionId=50b3b743-7178-4a88-ac76-e0cb2df83210
It brings Bristol into modern UK [finally]. We stopped in a store called Dwell. I think Baynes fell in love. I bought.JPG)
a pair of salt and pepper shakers, white and black dogs, all for £4.95. And then we headed to the Welsh Back for dinner at the Severn Shed with one of my staff members, Caroline. Baynes peppered her with questions about the monarchy. I had only just realised that the Prince of Wales [Charles] and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall [Camilla] live in Gloucestershire! After my nine months of nearly daily travel there, I could have stopped by for tea!
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a pair of salt and pepper shakers, white and black dogs, all for £4.95. And then we headed to the Welsh Back for dinner at the Severn Shed with one of my staff members, Caroline. Baynes peppered her with questions about the monarchy. I had only just realised that the Prince of Wales [Charles] and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall [Camilla] live in Gloucestershire! After my nine months of nearly daily travel there, I could have stopped by for tea!Tuesday, we took a drive to Wales. Baynes wanted to see what it looked like, and thanks to Mother Nature, it was a beautiful day! We took a drive to Chepstow and the Wye River Valley. In Chepstow, we stopped for a walk with the dogs outside of the castle. Then w
e headed for a bit of a drive up [North] the Wye River Valley. Then back to Portishead.
e headed for a bit of a drive up [North] the Wye River Valley. Then back to Portishead.Later in the afternoon, Baynes and I headed into London for the Champions League game, Chelsea v. AS Roma. It was a great opportunity to see a real European football game. Only one problem ... it wasn't until Wednesday night. Yep. That's right. I bought tickets for the game thinking it was on Tuesday night, and it was actually on Wednesday. Dang!
We had a nice dinner at the pub across from the very empty stadium. Headed back to the hotel. And the next mourning met at 5:15 to make the trip to Heathrow.
It was GREAT to have Baynes here. His first trip to the UK. And for the most part, the weather cooperated!
