Most people kinda raise an eyebrow when I say I'm going on holiday to Sweden and Belgium - a strange combination, I know. But I have good friends in both countries. And since they're relatively close to each other, I figured I might as well do both while I'm in the vicinity.
So this Saturday (24th) I land in Stockholm, where I stay for just over a week. And then I fly to Brussels on Monday 3 October, and stay in Leuven until I leave on 7 October to come back to SA.
My holiday is somewhat different this time round. I've ordered my Lonely Planet travel guides, but I ordered too late and they haven't arrived. Last year I had my guides about a month beforehand.
I'm already packed, and I'm packing quite light. Last year I packed so much stuff I didn't even wear.
I haven't yet gotten my forex, last year I had budgeted and bought it way in advance.
It isn't that I'm not excited this time round, I think it's that I'm sure I will have a good time with my friends, regardless of whether I get to tick off all the tourist destinations or not.
Anyway, Anna has already told me everything she has planned for the day I land in Stockholm, recovering from the journey is obviously not a priority! And Valerie has listed all the spots she feels are important in Belgium, we will see if there is time to see anything else I might be interested in, maybe a trip to Amsterdam or Paris. And Koen has already spoken to me about the 6 course meal he feels is necessary for me to experience while visiting him in Belgium.
Not sure if I'll have time to read any travel guides, and I'm not complaining!
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