It’s October, which basically means the year is pretty much done, dusted and banished to a shallow memory only retrievable via social media posts. But before we get down to the fun end of year things (and last minute presents stress) let me catch up on what I’ve been doing offline.
Been There
UK: Brighton: to visit friends
Netherlands: Amsterdam – Dullsville: to visit friends and family
Germany: Aachen to visit some more family
Done That
I faced my slight fear of heights over the summer, with not just one but three daredevil stunts:
1. Braved a treetop rope course + zip lining, complete with several hyperventilation moments.
2. Let it all go and screaming my heart out on a crazy rollercoaster in Brighton.
3. Last but not least – the highlight was a swing in Amsterdam, not just any swing, but the highest swing in Europe. When you are heading to Amsterdam and are looking for something different to do than it should be your go-to activity (followed by drink at the bar).
I spent an afternoon in Aachen, Germany where lots of my family live and many a childhood holiday was spent. We took a walk down memory lane and went to the park we used to play, got ice-cream from our favourite place and stumbled upon a tour while finally learning what this creature is! It’s called a Bahkauv and it’s supposed to be a calf with sharp teeth that lived in the dirty waters of the river in the Middle Ages and the story goes that it would jump on drunk mens shoulders and demanded to be carried which made the men get home way to late. Also if the men prayed or begged it got heavier and heavier, but it turned lighter if they would curse. Women and kids have nothing to fear as it would leave them alone, so I’m all for bringing them back!
Oh my first experience with Luton in July was also a low! Redic early on a Sarurday there were crazy queues and people everywhere! We were among the first through security so got a seat at Frankie & Bennie’s straight away for a crazy early breakfast but the queue was soon out if control. Place was rammed with people waiting for their gate number to be announced. Sounds like you had a lovely Summer!
Good for you for doing the treetop adventure, I was terrified when I did it too! Also black ice cream is surprisingly good, it sounds like you’ve had an eventful month! xx
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