Monday 29 December 2008

Waffles, Chocolate, Beer


Let's be honest now, there's really only one country that you can legitimately prefix to each of the above mentioned indulgences to suggest quality and abundance. Add to this mussels, fries, The Smurfs and Tin Tin and it becomes glaringly obvious that Belgium would make an interesting holiday destination.


I could do my usual trip breakdown, but really, it's the end of the year and I can't really be bothered. Put simply, Belgium was all about consumption. The consumption of food, drinking and atmosphere. Majority of our time was spent in Brussels, with a day trip to Bruges and a 10 minute wander around the block in Antwerp.


The outstanding events from this trip are as follows:
  • Fondest memory: Trudging in from the -2 degree weather into a warm Belgium Pub and spending the rest of the evening in front of a fire place sampling Belgian beer.
  • Forgettable moment: Some guy tried to mug one of us.
  • Regrettable decision: Exploring Antwerp.

Friday 26 December 2008

Crisis Christmas 2008

Volunteer work during Christmas. It's something I've always wanted to do but have always had prior arrangements. This time, being in London, without family presented itself as the ideal time to help out the homeless on Christmas. It may not be a lot but I managed to help out at the homeless shelter on Commercial Road - tiring yet so rewarding. Merry Christmas!