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Day: November 4, 2013

Day 1 Round Up: The Journey to Brussels, and Dinner

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

The last time I was in Belgium was passing through the country on the coach on a school trip to Germany in Summer 2006. Seven years later, and I am back in Belgium – this time for a longer stay.… Continue Reading →

Blog Belgium, Brussels, Calais, Coach, Conservative Party, Dinner, Dover, Ferry, Journey, Traveling

Dinner at the Thon Hotel

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

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Belgian TV: Surprisingly British!

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

Those who know me well will know that I have a strong interest in radio, and occasionally TV. The first thing I usually do when I arrive in a foreign country is switch on the TV/Radio. This trip to Belgium… Continue Reading →

Photos BBC News, Belgium, Brussels, Television, Thon Hotel

The View from My Hotel Room

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

Good evening from Floor 11 of the Thon Hotel, Brussels City Center. I’m not used to staying in a room that is so high up! It took me a while to work out how to use the lift (I have… Continue Reading →

Photos 11th Floor, Belgium, Brussels, Night, Thon Hotel, View

Arriving at Calais

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

We are very nearly at Calais. I think I will be able to remember my way back down to the coach! If it wasn’t November, I’d say that beach looks good enough to swim at… 😉 Once we are on… Continue Reading →

Photos Calais, France, P&O Ferries, Spirit of Britain

Sitting In the Sun

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

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Half Way?

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

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Internet at Sea

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

I am currently on board the Spirit of Britain, somewhere between Dover and Calais. Isn’t technology wonderful!? The more observant of you will notice that my laptop is also plugged in to power at sea! The Internet on board is… Continue Reading →

Photos Calais, Dover, Ferry, Internet, P&O Ferries, Spirit of Britain

And We’re Off!

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

As you can see, it is a lovely Sunny day in Dover today. I am now on the ferry and we are leaving now for Calais, on our way to Brussels. Time to sit back and enjoy the journey!

Photos Dover, Sunshine

Dover

November 4, 2013Fred Hart

I have arrived at Dover and am waiting to board the ferry to Calais. Continue Reading →

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