It was time to say goodbye to Brussels, but not before visiting the "Beer and Chocolate District", in order to buy some beer. And some chocolate.

So we arrived at Brussels Midi with far too much time remaining, but I wanted to be sure to catch the train and not have to rush. Also wanted a little more time to visit the supermarket for some cheaper ( Read more... )

Final day;
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It's
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Visited Antwerp to see some friends. And Bruce Dickinson.

David and Natasja are a lovely couple, both artists.
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We missed the Christmas Markets for various reasons. But we like trips to Belgium ( Read more... )

I love the South West of England. Gorgeous beaches, lovely countryside, cider and some really pretty little villages.

Friends of
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The sun was shining. And there was a demo of the Ubisoft VR game at Blackpool's Star Trek Exhibition. I trip to Blackpool was on the cards.

First stop was the Star Trek Exhibition. Mostly this is a collection of props, and some history of the show. There are a few interactive exhibits, including a thing where you can record a video of yourself ( Read more... )

One of the things I miss about being a  contractor is having vast amounts of cash roll in every week. There are quite a few things I'd like to do this year. But I do have to budget for it. I also need to budget holiday time. Not sure what I should pick. I already have a few days in a cabin in the Lake District - this was a gift from my parents via ( Read more... )

Another trip to Belgium. Bit of a short trip because we're a little light on reamaining holidays ( Read more... )

So, we slept, not very well. I apparently slept better than flickums who was kept up by inconsiderate guests and an inconsiderate boyfriend snoring in her ear ( Read more... )