Last Sunday Jackie and I went to Amsterdam by car and ferry for two nights to fetch the bulk of Owen's possessions from his flat. Just about able to squeeze them into the car and
relieved Customs didn't ask "did you pack your luggage yourself?".
They were surprisingly good ferry crossings, less than 4 hours from Harwich to Hook of Holland, average about 45mph. There weren't many people on board which is always more comfortable. And its an easy drive from the Hook to Amsterdam. Must be quite a cheap way of doing it if there are 4 in the car. Certainly better than flying at the moment as many airports have been badly affected by fog. While in Amsterdam we went to the Van Goch and the expressionists exhibition.
relieved Customs didn't ask "did you pack your luggage yourself?".They were surprisingly good ferry crossings, less than 4 hours from Harwich to Hook of Holland, average about 45mph. There weren't many people on board which is always more comfortable. And its an easy drive from the Hook to Amsterdam. Must be quite a cheap way of doing it if there are 4 in the car. Certainly better than flying at the moment as many airports have been badly affected by fog. While in Amsterdam we went to the Van Goch and the expressionists exhibition.
Owen is moving back here to Ruislip, arriving today, to look for a new job following the expiry of his current contract. Its suits me perfectly to have someone living in the house while I'm away.
I've now booked a room by email, in a Guest House in Bangkok, Khao San Road back packing area, for when I arrive on 9 January, and its very very cheap. It's got a mention in Lonely Planet so hopefully it's tolerable.
On Thursday evening Jackie and I and the 3 local cousins, Mary, David and Libby, and partners, Jeff, Jessica and John, went to Dennis and Janet's for a part Christmas party and part bon voyage dinner. An excellent pigeon pie was my main course and some scrumptious deserts. Conversation about the trip was of the "you are brave" , variety and you must read "the Beach" which apparently starts with a murder in Bangkok hostel, which unnerves me even more.
Yesterday evening I went with Dennis and Ian to see an exciting game where Harlequins were closely beaten by Saracens. After being behind for most of the game Quins got into the lead with ten minutes to go. But a tactical error of kicking the ball to the opposition led to a Saracens try with 3 mins to go and defeat. I went on the motor bike and my feet were frozen on the way back. I've got two more matches to see before I leave but Dennis is going on holiday to Fowey so he won't be there for these.
I've now ordered a new mobile sim card to enable me to ring home more cheaply and even makes calls to me to some countries e.g. Australia a local rate call from UK and free to receive on my mobile there. Although it doesn't work at all in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Chile and Bolivia.
Getting ready for Christmas I've now bought the smallest turkey I've ever had for just me and Owen. Special vegetarian roast recipe planned for Jackie too. Matt, Clare, Tom and hopefully Catherine are coming around on boxing day so I've been planning the food for that too.
Better get ready now for a theatre trip this afternoon.
bbfn
Paul
I've now booked a room by email, in a Guest House in Bangkok, Khao San Road back packing area, for when I arrive on 9 January, and its very very cheap. It's got a mention in Lonely Planet so hopefully it's tolerable.
On Thursday evening Jackie and I and the 3 local cousins, Mary, David and Libby, and partners, Jeff, Jessica and John, went to Dennis and Janet's for a part Christmas party and part bon voyage dinner. An excellent pigeon pie was my main course and some scrumptious deserts. Conversation about the trip was of the "you are brave" , variety and you must read "the Beach" which apparently starts with a murder in Bangkok hostel, which unnerves me even more.
Yesterday evening I went with Dennis and Ian to see an exciting game where Harlequins were closely beaten by Saracens. After being behind for most of the game Quins got into the lead with ten minutes to go. But a tactical error of kicking the ball to the opposition led to a Saracens try with 3 mins to go and defeat. I went on the motor bike and my feet were frozen on the way back. I've got two more matches to see before I leave but Dennis is going on holiday to Fowey so he won't be there for these.
I've now ordered a new mobile sim card to enable me to ring home more cheaply and even makes calls to me to some countries e.g. Australia a local rate call from UK and free to receive on my mobile there. Although it doesn't work at all in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Chile and Bolivia.
Getting ready for Christmas I've now bought the smallest turkey I've ever had for just me and Owen. Special vegetarian roast recipe planned for Jackie too. Matt, Clare, Tom and hopefully Catherine are coming around on boxing day so I've been planning the food for that too.
Better get ready now for a theatre trip this afternoon.
bbfn
Paul
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