England is a country where time has stood still and as I told you some time ago we have been on a mini-cruise to Newcastle. Newcastle is nearly at the border with Scotland. We have done that already a few times in the past and we liked it very much so it brought back memories. Now you will see some pictures of ancient England.
I love being on a boat, Fred doesn't but because its only two nights, he can handle it.
We packed some things in 2 little suitcases, in one was more booze then cloths haha, and we drove off in my sisters little car to IJmuiden were the Ferry is.
look at how big this Ferry is......
Its amazing how many cars, trucks, motorbikes and cars with caravans do fit in....
Its Movie time;
The weather wasn't too good when we drove to the ferry, we had some rain and it was overcast, but suddenly the sun came through the clouds and we had a marvelous time on the upper deck...
"Our" little car stays behind at the parking place....
if you look good, you can see a huge field with windmills in the sea.....
The way to our room.....
Our "room with a view".....
Our dinner, which was also in that suit case.....
We could have booked a meal on the boat but that is very expensive, we did book a dinner for the way back but for both ways it would have been too costly.
of course we had some wine with us......
After dinner we had some entertainment and a few drinks....
and about these drinks, especially the Guinness, I have something interesting;
As you can see here the Guinness can is higher than the Foster's but the content is the same....
Here you can read why, well sorry, the Dutch, French and Italian people can, most probably the English explanation is on the other side haha!!
Anyhow, besides the lovely liquid there is also a "widget" (little ball) in it and that gives the same effect as how you get it in a pub.....
Here you can see it; Movie time!
Arriving in Newcastle
Here they shoot a rope to the shore....
Movie time;
Transfer from the port to Newcastle was included and perfectly arranged....
As you can see, its raining again! I wonder if the sun does sometimes shine in England...
an old station......
some typical English buildings.....
A very nice and old market.....
rain, old buildings, rain pfff....
A singer in an Arcade;
On the way back again......
Movie time;
remains of an old castle.....
On the way back there was the same band who were very good and because it was much more crowded, it was really enjoyable.
After a few drinks we snuggled into our warm beds in our little cabin, snoring the ocean away back to the Netherlands.
Hey guys, WE'RE STILL IN IT, YEEEEHHHH!! We have to play tonight against Costa Rica, please cross your fingers for us!!
Cheers!
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