Hello, we're still in Bristol today. Before we leave, I have a few more places I'd like to visit.
We started this morning with a chic breakfast at The Crafty Egg, a cafe in the artsy Stokes Croft district.
The atmosphere is relaxed and chic, making it hard to resist taking photos.
The menu focuses on breakfast and brunch, and also offers vegetarian and vegan options. It's more varied and interesting than the greasy spoon-style cafes.
Latte £3.7
The coffee here is rich and aromatic, using specially roasted beans from a local roaster.
The food we ordered:
A simple English Breakfast
or something more stylish like the Turkish Eggs £11.75
Royally Crafty £11.5
Florentine Dream £9.5
The food was delicious! The combination of ingredients was excellent, and the presentation was appealing. Each dish felt like a labor of love. The price was double that of the restaurant we went to yesterday. But after trying it, I don't think it's too expensive considering the quality.
After our delicious meal, it's time to head out.
Before leaving Bristol, we'll visit the Clifton Suspension Bridge, one of Bristol landmarks.
This beautiful suspension bridge spans the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, the length is over 214 meters.
The bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
A brilliant 19th-century engineer started his plans in 1829, but they were completed nearly 30 years after his death.
It officially opened in 1864
The Clifton side has openings on the sides, while the Leigh Woods side has steeper arches. This design was intended to blend in with the surrounding landscape.
If you're visiting, I recommend stopping by the Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre in Leigh Woods. Besides its lovely souvenirs, it also serves as an information center, showcasing the engineer's dream come true.
Inside, you'll find models, old tools used in the bridge's construction, and rare photographs from the Victorian era.
It feels like engineering from over a hundred years ago was far more amazing than we imagined. The staff are lovely and always ready to answer questions and provide excellent information.
And a must-have for a stop here is souvenirs.
We'll also see balloon-related souvenirs. This is because Bristol hosts the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta every year, a balloon festival that has been running since 1979.
It didn't coincide with our visit, so we didn't get to see those beautiful images. However, we did get a balloon instead.
We're now ready to depart Bristol.
We'll be heading to Manchester via the M5 and driving north, which takes about three hours.
But we have one more stop on the way: Farm Shop & Kitchen Gloucester Services Northbound.
We visited a service station last time, but this one is special because it's a "farm shop" that focuses on local produce.
This place is truly a foodie paradise.
They have seasonal fruits and vegetables.
A wide selection of breads.
A variety of pastries.
Cakes, brownies, and cookies.
There's so much to choose from.
Chocolates, both as baked goods and chocolate bars.
Pastry and gelato menus using products from the family farm
Specialty meats from local farms
Handmade cheeses
And other local specialties. However, because they advertise their products as local or premium, you will find higher prices here than at other service stations. ^^
We bought some food to eat in the car.
Cumberland sausage, Scotch egg £4.45
The food we bought was well chosen. The Scotch egg had a runny yolk, and the sausage meat was fragrant with spices and perfectly seasoned.
Italian TIRAMISU OPERA £4.25
The cakes we tried were also very satisfying, both in terms of idea and flavor.
Today was a journey of eating everything delicious. I will definitely go to Manchester next time, haha..
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