On our way
15 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
At Moor Street waiting for our first train of many.
Off to Brussels
15 de novembro de 2023, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
We are on our way on the Eurostar to Brussels. It took a couple hours to get through the various checks, but we’re on the train waiting to go.
Brussels day 1
16 de novembro de 2023, Bélgica ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Our first night sleep in a very nicely appointed Airbnb it was somewhat interrupted by the party going on upstairs disappointingly we weren’t invited.“Mostly because we never get invited to thoseLeia mais
Short Walk around Brussels
16 de novembro de 2023, Bélgica
Went for a short walk to the Grand Plaz and went to see the Manneken Pis. The statue is dressed to commemorate the release of the new Beaujolais Village.
Brussels Day 2
17 de novembro de 2023, Bélgica ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Minor drama this morning as boiler down so no hot water. Reached out to Jean so will see what happens.
Busy day planned. Guided tour round the centre and then metro to the Atomium.
The tour was veryLeia mais
Brussels Day 3
18 de novembro de 2023, Bélgica ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Taking it easy today. Walked miles the last few days. Weather not looking good but it won’t dampen our spirits.
Got very wet and cold walking around the parkland at the Atomium so treated ourselvesLeia mais
The Atomium
18 de novembro de 2023, Bélgica ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Metro to the Atomium. The view from the top not the greatest due to the weather but still an interesting place to visit. They have done well with the exhibition and light show to make it more than theLeia mais
On the Move Brussels - Hamburg
19 de novembro de 2023, Bélgica ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Waiting at the Brussels Midi for the first of four trains today. Probably our most complicated journey. The train from Brussels Nord is a reserved seat so the only fixed point. The rest are subject toLeia mais
Hamburg Day 1
20 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Hôtel breakfast was worth the €15 and ready for the day. Learning from Brussels we are buying the Hamburg card. Two days unlimited travel on public transport. It also gives some discounts onLeia mais
Maritimes Museum
20 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Off to the Maritime Museum this afternoon as it’s a bit wet outside.
Hamburg Day 2
21 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Taking advantage of the drier weather to take a walking tour of the historic centre.
Phillip was an excellent guide, knowledgeable on the history of Hamburg but also funny with entertaining anecdotesLeia mais
All the fun of the Fair
21 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Went to St Pauli and came across this enormous fair that went on and on.
Thoughts on Hamburg
22 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
We both really like Hamburg. After the initial struggles with the road works the city was easy to navigate via bus and underground. The Hamburg Card is excellent vfm and makes hopping on and off busesLeia mais
On the move Hamburg to Berlin
22 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Just caught the train to Berlin. Straightforward hop to Berlin, one train 4 stops and 2 hours.
Train was good. Shared a carriage with a young Russian and his Turkish colleague going from Bremen to aLeia mais
Berlin Day 1
23 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ 🌬 7 °C
Apartment feels a little unloved but it’s clean and the bed is comfortable. Good location right by several supermarkets and a few minutes walk to the underground.
Plan first thing is a guidedLeia mais
Berlin Day 2
24 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ 🌬 4 °C
Weather a bit better today so going up the TV tower right in the main square. The East Germans built it as a massive middle finger to the West. Only problem was given the brain drain they had toLeia mais
Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe
24 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
A sobering couple of hours spent at the memorial and associated museum. Extensive documentation of the holocaust from the overall timeline to the stories of individual families and individuals.
Berlin Day 3
25 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
On way to Potsdamer Platz to see if their Christmas market is open. Chris suggested it might be. Mostly German markets are opening on 27 November when we will be in Prague. Lots of shed building goingLeia mais
DDR Museum
25 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Spent a couple of hours in this museum based on the lives of people living in the DDR. Highly interactive and an enormous amount crammed into a small space. The replica flat actually seemed quiteLeia mais
On the Move Berlin to Prague
26 de novembro de 2023, Alemanha ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Here to catch the 11.01 to Prague. V large modern station with the feel of an airport.
On the move so of course there is blue sky.
Good journey. Prettiest route so far.
Prague Day 1
27 de novembro de 2023, República Checa ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Beer Train
27 de novembro de 2023, República Checa ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C
Found a restaurant that delivers food and beer by model train, great concept there was one in Brussels, but we failed to find it. This one is just down the road from our apartment. Great seeing theLeia mais
Final Beer before home
27 de novembro de 2023, República Checa ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Walking down to the river, we went past the astronomy clock and then called in at this lovely bar to have a final drink.
Prague Day 2
28 de novembro de 2023, República Checa ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C
A slow start to the day as we both felt like a lie in. No snow so far.
We’ll head out locally for breakfast to one of the places suggested by our landlord then see how we feel. Nothing planned,Leia mais
Prague Day 3
29 de novembro de 2023, República Checa ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C


































































































































































































































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