Cranes in the Antwerp docklands
I nearly got my head kicked in taking pictures this weekend in Antwerp. I escaped with a few bruises, mainly to my ego. I don't want to go into the whole sordid tale, but the moral of the story is: ask people's permission before you take ...
Morning, beautiful, originally uploaded by Caroline.
Although my hotel on Osborne Street in London gets bad reviews on travel sites, I didn't have a problem with it at all. Yes it's a little run down and I'm sure some people may not find the area attractive. But I like Brick Lane ...
April 17th 2008
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I'm treating myself to a trip to Cologne this weekend. I aim to do very little. Perhaps swim in the hotel pool and sit and enjoy the atmosphere at Max Stark's. They serve a black pudding dish (Himmel un Ääd mit Flönz) I want to try. Last week I ...
All the items I put up for auction a while back were sold. So here's another thing that needs a good home. It's my gorgeous black/grey Crumpler Stripper Ripper, a photo and laptop bag. It fits a 17" laptop, 1 camera body, up to 4 lenses, cables and accessories or ...
December 9th 2007
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I used to have a handful of Belgian readers. Wonder if they're still around.Next week I'll be travelling to Gent (Ghent? I never know whether or not to slot an 'h' in in English) for a two-day stay (we'll be going to this event, do come too if you like ...
October 1st 2007
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I joined Dopplr today. It's a place to share your trips and travels with friends... ... just having started a new job, I'm not going to be doing a lot of travelling any time soon. So I'll be gnashing my teeth watching other people's journeys.Lemme know if you want in.
As seen in a narrow street on the edge of Vieux Nice, near Promenade des Anglaises. I went through my holiday pictures again and added a bunch to the set at Flickr. Watch the slideshow.
September 11th 2007
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I haven't said much about my trip to the South of France. Not like three years ago when I kept a diary during the holiday and posted it when I got back. I tried to do that again, but my notebook has exactly one page filled. Russian Orthodox Cathedral, NiceIf ...
September 7th 2007
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It struck me just now that I am more active during my holidays than I am at home. I've been back since Tuesday afternoon and have done sweet f.a. since. Hanging out online all day, twittering, editing a few pictures, chatting to a friend, eating and going to bed very, ...
August 27th 2007
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Am away till September 4, but I might send some pictures to my Flickr account and will probably Twitter too.
Or maybe you'll spot me on one of the Nice webcams.
While I'm gone, here's something to keep you occupied: on the 28th (that's Tuesday) you should be able to download a ...