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Northern Europe 2026

Day Minus 1 – Saint-Chinian – Friday 10th April

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Well we’re nearly all packed now and, most importantly, my hands and trotters are painted! – hopefully we’ve got the right clothing for the weather…

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Day 1 – Béziers to Brussels – Saturday 11th April

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We were up earlier than usual today – the kids always used to wake up early on the first day of our holidays and now…

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Day 2 – Taking the Pis in Brussels – Sunday 12th April

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Brussels isn’t a large city – it only takes about 40 minutes to walk from one end to the other. Our hotel, the IHG Indigo…

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Day 3 – Brussels to Amsterdam – Monday 13th April

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We were woken at just after 5am to the sounds of sirens and people (presumably Police) shouting over loud hailers – it was like a…

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Day 4 – The Cooking House and Twisting Bitch – Tuesday 14th April

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Totes emoji*, I’m so excited for today : If you read a news article about the unexplained deaths of two OAP British tourists, found naked…

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Day 5 – Anne and the Ladies of the Night – Wednesday 15th April

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Firstly, we’re still alive and sort of mastering the North Face of the Eiger. Secondly, for those of you who don’t do Totes Emojis (can’t…

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Day 6 – Vincent – Thursday 16th April

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We woke up this morning (always a good start) feeling quite refreshed after the incredibly long day yesterday. We’ve managed to get the better of…

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Day 7 – Amsterdam to Berlin – Friday 17th April

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An early start for us today. Unfortunately, our plans for an early night last night were scuppered and we ended up in bed at about…

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Day 8 – Checking Charlie’s Point – Saturday 18th April

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We were up early this morning and went for a swim at about 07:45. I can’t believe how I used to swim 2 miles a…

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Day 9 – Another Brick In The Wall – Sunday 19th April

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We didn’t wake till gone 08:00 – we obviously needed the sleep!! I had a quick cup of tea and we made our way down…

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Day 10 – Berlin to Praha – Monday 20th April

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We woke early, so we could get to the pool when it opened at 07:00 – I didn’t wear my Fitbit though, as I think…

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Day 11 – Imagine – Tuesday 21st April

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I woke up this morning to a voice message from Jezza – it was me snoring in the night – probably due to the lack…

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Day 12 – More Old Buildings – Wednesday 22nd April

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Fortunately I went to sleep early last night and missed a helping of ritual humiliation ⚽️💙 – I shall say no more on the subject…

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Day 13 – The Long Journey Home Begins – Thursday 23rd April

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I went to sleep last night whilst the football was still on, so I got a head start on Jezza – until about 01:00 when…

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Day 14 – Are We Nearly There Yet? – Friday 24th April

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Good news, bad news … Good news: I woke up to an email saying my Fitbit was being delivered today 🥳🥳🥳. Bad news: I couldn’t…

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