Birmingham : an economic asset

   I wanted to visit a big city and after some internet research I discovered that Birmingham was the second most populous city after London. I learned that the main interest of the city is its large shopping center , not very exciting. I traveled with a friend by bus , departing at 8 am back the next day at 3 am.

The Bullring mall by night

   The mall is called BullRing . It is distinguished by an unusual design: a huge capsule with wave-shaped curves covered with circles that light up in blue at night. Inside, the shops are spread over three floors. The Bullring is simply the largest shopping center in Europe . It boosts the city and enable to create a multitude of jobs especially in the service sector, which represents a very large share of economic activity of Birmingham.

Some french student from Monaco

The canal which crosses Birmingham

   In one day , I wasn't able to visit the town center. Everything seems new, the many construction sites dotting the city reveal a renewal of the urbanization. Everything is beautiful, everything is high. The library built in the city center is huge with an innovative and futuristic design. Not far away , a canal crosses the city . It is highlighted by restaurants accessible by small bridges that give it a Venetian look. The streets are populated , and occasionally French sounds catch our attention.

In the evening we ate in a restaurant and bar which broadcasted the match France - Brazil. After the match the atmosphere became more festive with a DJ and musicians.

The big library of Birmingham

In the Indi Lounge Bar

I liked Birmingham, and I plan to look for an internship here for the summer. I write my article at the station waiting for my bus, before  that my emotion evaporates, before I forget my best human encounter. That of Andy a Nigerian who lives in Birmingham for 16 years and working in the bar toilet.