Storm disruption - mini cruise

Storm disruption - mini cruise

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andburg

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Monday 5th January 2015
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Dog Star said:
How was your trip. OP?

Ours was bloody excellent smile We just loafed around drinking and eating. Some friends came up from France for the day on Saturday, which was nice.

The new coach drop off point was a bit of a ball-ache - we got a taxi back there from the hotel. Incidentally we stayed at a place about 5 minutes walk from the main square, Hotel Bryghia which was really nice and I'll definitely use again.

Boat on the way out was fun - it was a bit like the train at the end of Trading Places with the party on it - most people were in fancy dress (some ridiculous elf outfits) and the disco was a pissed up riot. I couldn't join in as I had just won the "how much buffet can you eat" competition and was moaning that I was going to explode.

Way back was another kettle of fish - christ it was rough. Despite having taken sea sick tablets I couldn't face food or drink (neither could anyone else by the look of things) and just went to bed early and clung to my bunk.

Cracking trip though cool
Fantastic, best visit we've had so far.
As yourself, didn't enjoy the new drop off, longer to talk but it was at least dry. Walked it back in the rain with 2 cases rammed full of chocolate and beer though as we'd spent all of the thousand euro's we took in 3 days. 8KG of chocolates, 7 new beer glasses and 45 bottles of beer in cases. SWMBO was not happy!

We did exactly the same, beer, food and relaxation all weekend.

Noteables:
Sat in the bar opposite the outside of 2.be for a drink with the jukebox for a salute to Joe Cocker.
tried a few new places, the Duvelorium and Le Trappiste were good. The beer musuem was bit rubbish but tried a few new beers in there.
disappointed with the Christmas market, and lack of lockers for ice skating.
Ice festival was amazing
Food in Cambrinus was brilliant as ever, glad i prebooked!

Ferry was very busy on way out, some big coach parties and not enough parking spaces for foot passengers. Crossing was nice and smooth, we avoid the show bar and veg out in front of the piano instead.
We had an ok crossing back on Tuesday night, captain said the previous night had been a bit rough!

Just so relaxed, girlfriend is going back with the girls in Feb....jealous!