In my post on Friday, I mentioned I was going on a trip to Paris. In the end, after a ‘family meeting’, we decided to go to Belgium instead, to a place with the unpronounceable name of Brugge. I can pronounce it, but the variations I’ve heard go from Brugga, Bruggie (brother’s bogie) to Bruggay. I can’t phonetically write it because I just don’t know how to put the sound into letters. Anyway, this is how the day went.
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We were meant to leave the house at 7.45am, so that we’d make it in
The plan was to drive from London to Dover, catch a ferry from there to Calais (France) and then drive to Brugge.
With dad hurtling down the M20 towards Dover, it was no surprise we got there well in time. So early in fact that we had to wait at the port for approximately half an hour. Dad knew our record of never being ready on time and so purposely told us we would be leaving at 7.45am just so that we would ‘hurry up’ a little. The sun had come out, and you could tell the little ones were excited; my brother wouldn’t stop farting. It was time to board the ferry.
We drove onto the ferry, parked the car and ran up onto the deck. I think we were meant to take our seats first because we missed all the initial safety instructions regarding what to do in an emergency. Who cares? Dear God, please let us have a safe journey. K thanks bye. The boat finally started moving and the hair blowing (literally) journey across the English Channel had begun.
“What’re you looking at?”
The beautiful white cliffs of Dover getting further…
…and further away
The closer we got to Calais, the harder the wind blew and the darker the clouds became. My hair felt like it was going to blow away any minute. Luckily however, it stopped for a few seconds allowing me to take a picture with the one and only little bro and the little sis.
As we entered the port of Calais…
…the little brother called over some of his mates.
Little Sister: What are all those seagulls doing?
Littler Brother: I think they must have sniffed out my farts.
Amidst ominous grey skies we disembarked from the ferry and were shocked to find that Europe drives on the wrong side of the road.
[End of part 1]
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The rest of the day’s adventures will be posted soon and then you can hear all about chocolate cock(rel)s, church services, boat rides and the pretty lady at Pizza Hutt.
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Title: Come sail away – Styx
All photographs were from personal photography except for the map which was taken from Google maps.
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3 March 2011 at 05:27
loooool yeah? Chocolate cock(rel)s? sounds delicious:P No-one but India and UK drive on the wrong side of the road Nas. British people are wrong and in denial!! It sounds like you had a lot of fun and it's really a blessing the fact that europe is all within reach from each other. Much more cooler and I understand the backpacking thing now.... If any lunatic wants to backpack around North America lol they are fried (slang for stupid) Can't wait to hear about more and lol this pretty lady at Pizza Hut. My pizza hut has one pretty girl if it's of any usefulness. Maybe it's mandatory? :P
3 March 2011 at 05:35
Sounds like fun! Will wait for next update :P
3 March 2011 at 10:39
cuuute photo of you three. :D
BROTHER'S BOOGERS! LOL!
3 March 2011 at 21:39
LOL! Great post! :D
Sounds like you guys had mega fun and you weren't even there yet! Its always like that when travelling with the entire family. And snap! Its actually never been possible for us all to be ready on time 8-)
Lovely pictures btw! Cant wait for the next part!
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3 March 2011 at 23:13
Love the picture of you three, how sweet ♥ nice post, seems like the journey was an adventure within itself!
4 March 2011 at 14:28
I, too, like the pictures :P
Also, belgian chocolates. Yum!
4 March 2011 at 14:40
My family is ALWAYS on time. Sucks being the odd one out. Insert a sad sob here.
I RECOGNIZE YOU. :p Your sister is cute and the brother is someone I already dig. I'm not sure if it's appropriate or what but hey, 'who cares?' :p
Waiting for more photos and details.
Excuse me while I fume over you getting Pizza's. Hmph.
4 March 2011 at 14:49
Neat! Bruggayy.. I like it =D
I like the seagulls, too. Oh, and nice picture of you siblings =)
Yay for you!
Keep having fun.
5 March 2011 at 21:02
Salaam,,
great post! bless the little one! lol
and the pics are lovely! :) looking forward to part 2
Just so you'd know, I always read your posts but never get to actually comment on any of them, mainly it's 'cause your posts are too awesome for what I have to say :P
I'm also here to inform you that you've got an award! :D
check it out! hope you're enjoying the weekend! =]
6 March 2011 at 15:19
Cool pictures and awesome blog..
And here's another follower for ur blog.:)
http://hamza-the-philosophaster.blogspot.com/
7 March 2011 at 14:03
That's you?? Whow... You look a lot YOUNGER than I thought you'd be..
Quite an adventure, eh? Such cloudy sky. I love the pictures of the water, as the ferry moves. "Europe drives on the wrong side of the road." ... My brother had the very same reaction, the first time he visited Europe..
Looking forward to read your next post.. especially the one about the pretty lady at Pizza Hut. Ehem! :)
9 March 2011 at 14:08
@ рεяfεcтℓγ▪ιмpзяfзcт: I was going to write chocolate cocks but ummmm yeah, not a good idea. You'll hear about the pizza lady soon ;).
@ Tauqeer: It's in the making!
@ Furree Katt: Thanks! :D
@ Smiley: haha, I guess it must be a pakistani thing :P. Thanks!
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@ hijabi hippie hypo: It was lovely and umm a little windy.
@ Roshni: Belgian chocolate is AMAZING! ;)
@ AcetylCholine: lol! If you had offered me a samosa, I'd have gladly given you a slice of the pizza :P. And 8-) @ you digging my brother.
@ Sidrah: Thank you! :)
@ Zαìήαβ: Walaikum Salaam! Jazakallah for the award! And my blog isn't awesome at all, so you are more than welcome to pop along and comment whenever you may wish to do so :).
@ Hamza Bin Ladin: Thanks for the follow! And thanks :)
@ Leah: Haha! Yup that is me. What did you imagine me to be like? And thank you. You'll hopefully be able to read it soon :)
@ Chhipa: Thanks!