Birmingham; Tuesday, 21 December, 2010

I headed out from the hotel and over to New Street to pick up the train out to Bournville and Cadbury World. I had visited earlier in the year, but as I had slightly more time in Birmingham than I was expecting, and as it appeared to be a good way to get lots of chocolate based Christmas Presents, I decided to pay another visit.

It’s amazing the difference a bit of snow makes. When I came in February the place was absolutely heaving, today in late December with half a foot of snow on the ground the place was virtually empty.

Having taken in the exhibitions (and my fill of chocolate, both shopped for and consumed), I headed back to the station and caught the train back into town. From there I headed over towards the Jewellery Quarter for a look around.

I had a good wander around the place, as well as taking in the museum before heading back into town for a bite to eat and a final evenings shopping in the Christmas markets, finishing off the present buying.

Filled with Bratwurst and Glühwein I staggered back to the hotel and attempted to pack my bag with everything I had brought so that it still closed, before heading to bed.