The Ferry Ride in Bristol (England) and the Deckhand who Loved her Job
After having my smoked cauliflower soup lunch at the terrace of No. 1 Harbourside Café, which incidentally is facing the jetty of Bristol Ferry, I thought I could use some boat sight-seeing. I didn’t really want to walk around any further and I still have an hour to bum around. The ferry sounds like a good idea and it’s just a few metres from where I am seated. Read: lazy. Haha!
I managed to time the boats leaving and arriving and realised that it takes approximately 45 minutes for them to come back, giving me the idea actually to opt for this activity. So basically there are 2 boat services going to different destinations. The blue route goes to ‘Temple Meads and Castle Park’ (this is going to the railway station) and the red route goes through the floating harbour to ‘Hotwells and the SS Britain’.
I was torn apart which destination to take but after much reading, looking and analysing the map, I decided to go for the Hotwells destination, which was the best decision. I wanted to see the colourful row of Georgian houses on the River Avon which Bristol is made famous for and this is in Hotwells. You can of course buy a round trip ticket, which was what I did.
The sail was made fun and lively by the skipper and his bouncy deckhand. They seem to know all the locals and are very friendly to the visitors. My attention was focused on the energetic lady deckhand in red overalls and boots who acts as the stewardess of the boat as well. She was very lithe and high spirited, standing on the rails of the boat, climbing and jumping off on the jetties before the boat even docked. She was always laughing, striking a light and fun conversation with everyone and giving her biggest smile. She brought a really nice atmosphere in the ferry that made everyone at ease. It is obvious that she is the perfect person for this job. Surely, she loves her job.
Whilst watching her, I thought about my own job, and I realised that this is the first time, and for a long time actually, that I am doing something that I really love. It is a different kind of love though. Something that is more mature and more accepting. I am at ease and I am very much being myself. Being in my own skin, in this job. In this phase of my career (right, in the mid 40’s where you think beyond money and recognition), it is just what I needed.
Although I won’t be bouncing and singing like this lady deckhand every day to work, I do however have a huge smile on my face.
Travel Period: March 2015
Destination: Bristol (England – South West England), United Kingdom
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I managed to time the boats leaving and arriving and realised that it takes approximately 45 minutes for them to come back, giving me the idea actually to opt for this activity. So basically there are 2 boat services going to different destinations. The blue route goes to ‘Temple Meads and Castle Park’ (this is going to the railway station) and the red route goes through the floating harbour to ‘Hotwells and the SS Britain’.
I was torn apart which destination to take but after much reading, looking and analysing the map, I decided to go for the Hotwells destination, which was the best decision. I wanted to see the colourful row of Georgian houses on the River Avon which Bristol is made famous for and this is in Hotwells. You can of course buy a round trip ticket, which was what I did.
The sail was made fun and lively by the skipper and his bouncy deckhand. They seem to know all the locals and are very friendly to the visitors. My attention was focused on the energetic lady deckhand in red overalls and boots who acts as the stewardess of the boat as well. She was very lithe and high spirited, standing on the rails of the boat, climbing and jumping off on the jetties before the boat even docked. She was always laughing, striking a light and fun conversation with everyone and giving her biggest smile. She brought a really nice atmosphere in the ferry that made everyone at ease. It is obvious that she is the perfect person for this job. Surely, she loves her job.
Whilst watching her, I thought about my own job, and I realised that this is the first time, and for a long time actually, that I am doing something that I really love. It is a different kind of love though. Something that is more mature and more accepting. I am at ease and I am very much being myself. Being in my own skin, in this job. In this phase of my career (right, in the mid 40’s where you think beyond money and recognition), it is just what I needed.
Although I won’t be bouncing and singing like this lady deckhand every day to work, I do however have a huge smile on my face.
The lively lady deckhand slash stewardess of Bristol Ferry and the time schedules.
The bars on Bristol harbourside. It must get lively here in the evening and weekends.
I wonder what these narrow boats were used for these days.
The colourful Georgian houses in Hotwells.
A barge now being used as a cafe restaurant on Bristol's floating harbour.
The lady deckhand in action. She was quite quick!
Pretty sight indeed. You can also walk to hotwells but being on a boat gives you a different perspective and view of course.
Going on a little boat excursion perhaps.
The happy skipper of the boat!
I have never been on a rowboat. I am not sure as well if I would want to =) In fact I see them a lot in Utrecht along the Merwedekanaal.
Bristol is also home to Brunel's SS Great Britain tall ship.
This seems like a boat house.
And there was a party on board this ship.
Travel Period: March 2015
Destination: Bristol (England – South West England), United Kingdom
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