When I started this blog I didn't know what to expect but what actually happened is that I have a diary of what's been going on in my life since I started it. It also gives me a chance to share some of the many pictures I take on a daily basis. This is for me but if you enjoy it then all the better.

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Friday 10 April 2009

Bristol Zoo and the SS Great Britain


Gorilla [Enlarge & More]
Bristol Zoo was a busy old place this week as it was half term so the kids were off school. At first when we queued up to get in I had my doubts if it was such a good idea but the line moved quickly. Once inside, the place is small enough to get round in a few hours. Some of the enclosures could be bigger but I guess the good they do with their breeding programmes outweighs this. My favourite sight of the day was the Gorillas, especially  watching the bond between Mother and Child.


Dry Dock [Enlarge & More]
After spending time at the Zoo we headed off to have a look at the SS Great Britain, a steamship built by Brunel. It was launched in 1843 and then recovered from the coast off the Falkland Islands. It's been restored to its former glory and I have to say is fantastic. I loved that you can go "under water" in the dry dock and have a look at the hull.

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