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Just a Bit of Birmingham (2nd post for 4/11/24)

Bob and I arrived in Birmingham about 1:20 this afternoon and made our way to the AC Hotel where we will be spending the evening before taking the train to Winchester to begin our 10 day walk to Eastbourne.

Exiting the train station into a mall — no bull
The view from our room

Birmingham is a major city in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of about 1.2 million. It is home to a network of canals (one of which you can see above). After dropping our bags in our room, Bob and I set off to explore a bit of Birmingham, starting with the trail along this canal.

Seating along the canal, which is lined with bars and restaurants
Bob’s first big “head” heart photo. A happy find.
Views of the canal, walking path, and canal boats
Another restaurant and a Hyatt hotel
A family coming in on a canal boat and very boisterous people getting ready for a game maybe?
Signage along the canal

We ventured off the canal to explore other areas of the city.

St. Paul’s Cathedral in the Jewellery Quarter
Saint Philip’s Cathedral
The Bullring Shopping District, connected to the train station
St. Martin’s Church

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