Here we are again, the end of another month. It's hard to believe that we've had almost two weeks of the summer holidays already! (I've even managed a whole day Without Getting Cross. Parents, you know how big a deal that is during the endless holidays!)
So July was pretty cool...
Top: The month kicked off with Bristol Pride. I've never seen the parade before, so we watched it from Dave's office window which gave us a great view. Where on earth do people get these huge flags?!
Two willow whales have taken up residence in Millennium Square for the summer, The ocean they're swimming in is made of plastic bottles and bubblewrap, collected after the Bristol 10k. It's a beautiful piece of art, with a big message behind it.
July also saw me baking my first (and last) wedding cake. I was honoured to do it, and so thrilled that the happy couple loved it, but I was a nervous wreck by the end of it. I'll stick to making fun cakes for the family that I can plaster with flowers to hide mistakes!
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Middle: The Bristol leg of the Shaun in the City trail started this month. While I find Shaun tremendously irritating--Gromit is just lovely though--I've still really enjoyed hunting down each Shaun with Dave and Lucas. I'm hoping that we'll get a few more next weekend!
We seem to be spending loads of time at the Harbourside this summer. Last year we were all about Tyntesfield, but this year the marina and the brightly-painted houses have caught our eye. This pic was taken on the same day as Pride, when there was a small regatta in the floating harbour. Lush!
My partners in crime being 100% them. They're totally bonkers but in the best way possible. Love 'em.
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Bottom: I splashed out on one of my favourite Gromits from the trail two years ago. Shipshape and Bristol Fashion now lives on my Welsh dresser and is often joined by a bunch of peonies. I love them, even though they don't always open. I could be doing something wrong, though??
We've spent rather a lot of time at Friska this month. I might have a slight addiction to their dirty chai, but that's okay as all their food is dead healthy and delicious. It all balances out, I'm sure!!
Lucas and I went to the aquarium and found Nemo. He was right there in the tank (along with Dorie and the yellow tang whose name escapes me). I bet lots of other aquariums have a Nemo tank...
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In August I'm looking forward to our summer holiday in Cornwall. We're going to a different farm this year as our usual one was booked solid--although yay for our favourite place doing so well! I need to unearth my swimming costume as it has a pool. Farm holidays have certainly changed since the days of the Famous Five!!
There'll be pasties, cider and far too much ice-cream, plus fresh eggs collected by Lucas. Should be awesome.
Talking of ice-cream, I keep hearing about a gelateria on Baldwin Street. I must go and look for it... I haven't had real gelato since we went to Venice for our first anniversary,
So how was your July?
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