About Keith
81,143 km
46442:23 h
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- KeithDecember 11, 2025
Caught the train to Bonn, late getting to Cologne so missed connection but with interrail just get on any train. The hotel is in the middle of one of the town squares. Went to Globetrotter outdoor shop, always worthwhile, so much choice. This store is an outlet store with so many bargains. The Christmas
- KeithDecember 10, 2025
Spent the day walking and window shopping in Hannover. It is so mild about 12C, so many shops with some in an underpass as well. The Christmas market was very busy this evening. Never seen so much drink and food being sold, then there are the sweets and woollen clothes. Difference is to England they
- KeithDecember 9, 2025
Went to reserve a seat but I was told it was 24€, Eurostar prices. I was told no need. Getting to Cologne to change trains was ok, took an extra 1 hr because of rail works. The train to Hannover was full with people going to Berlin. So it have been worth the 24€ for last hour I had to sit in the restaurant
- KeithDecember 8, 2025
Got to Brussels and it was raining. Found hotel easy enough close to station. The train was ok, lots of room, very helpful staff and the food was good. Went back to station to get some food, about 6.00, everywhere was closing or only doing drinks. There are thousand of people around as well. Didn’t walk
Keith went gravel riding.
2 days ago
Today is 1 minute long daylight than yesterday, Still damp and stupid drivers. Why is it in UK we wave and thank drivers for doing what they are legally to do...
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Keith went for a bike ride.
3 days ago
It was damp when we started, it was damp when we finished and damp in between. But it was a good ride. So the days will start to get longer again...
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Keith went for a hike.
December 14, 2025
Breakfast at Pret a Manger, really nice porridge. Got to area to catch Eurostar and went through the new EES – the Entry/Exit System, only took a couple of minutes. Caught train, 1st class so got a meal and drinks. Really ok, 2 hours from Brussels. Walked to Euston and caught Avanti train. What a come down comparing 1st class. seat was broken and the carriages don't have the same dampening as ICE or IC trains in Europe. Other than Eurostar you don't get food and drink included but they do come around and ask if you want anything. I don't want to go back to 2nd class I will pay the difference if I can... Back home an doing no where for a awhile.
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Keith went for a hike.
December 13, 2025
Got to the hotel and went for a walk to the palace where there was a laser show. The lanes leading to the square were chocker blocked, there were thousands of people, kids, animals and push chairs going in both directions. It wasn’t organised chaos but just chaos. The shops were crowded, cafes and restaurants busy while crowds filled the roads of course there were vehicles as well. All trying to occupy the same space. But the people won. Brussels is very expensive now even more than last year. On way home tomorrow…
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Keith went for a hike.
December 12, 2025
Stayed in Bonn today shopping, found Unterwega nd Jack Wolfskin stores. Such good quality products, wish Midlands had a selection of outdoor shops other than Go Outdoors and TNF. Checked on trains to get to Cologne tomorrow and founds lucky it’s not Sunday none running. Go to Brussels tomorrow and on way home on Sunday…
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Keith went for a hike.
December 8, 2025
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Got to hotel in Brussels and went for a walk into old town. There was a laser show on the palace in the square, all small lanes leading to the square, it was like a football match with people going in both directions. I haven’t been in such a large crowd for years, there were thousands. The shops were
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