On my way back to Utrecht from the depths of northern France, I ended up missing my Thalys connection from Brussels Midi to Rotterdam, due to the fact that the train from Lille had been delayed. I quickly headed to the Thalys office in the station to see if I could get the next one, only to be told that no more trains were running to Rotterdam that evening and I'd have to wait until 07:50am! Of course, the immediate thing that flashes through your head is a chilly, uncomfortable night on a bench, until some rationality kicks in.
Luckily for me I managed to blag a sofa for the night thanks to the lovely Orla, and I arrived back at Midi just before 8am. Even more luckily, this meant that I was able to meet up with Alex, who was en route to see me straight from big band tour in Bergerac! Long journeys are always better with some company, so that worked out quite well in the end.
Alex's visit was filled with a fabulous trip to Amsterdam, where we drank beer in the sun and had a tasty dinner chez Callum and Hannah (photo to come.. when the disposable is developed). We also went to the Anne Frank Huis whilst there and had a general wander - I always forget how crazy the touristy bits are. Back in Utrecht, a bit of shopping led to some top purchases. Highlights included the end of my eternal search for a decent pair of jeans, and Alex's most excellent shirts. Vibesing.
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| Amsterdam |
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| The many looks of Alex De Little |
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| Beer in Orloff |
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