Brussels had some really cool old squares with giant old buildings and a really nice old church, but honestly that was about it. I honestly would not recommend it, not a lot to see and the lack of hostels made it expensive.

Manican Pis

Today we got up early to check out of he hotel and tour around a bit more. Then we headed to the train station to get to Charleroi (small town with an airport so we can fly to Barcelona in the morning). We probably circuledthe giant train station 3 times. First we were trying to find a bus to take us because we thought it would be cheaper (twice because we didn't understand people's directions). We found the bus and the driver basically made a fart noice to my face, to say piss off) when I asked him if he went to the airport. I was so confused on how to respond, it was actually quite funny, he even told another froup of people "5 euro to answer your question". Needless to say we all walked away. The train we cheaper anyway.

We are now in Charleroi where will spend the night and fly out to Barcelona in the morning. We also bought our novelty Belgium chocolate and it was delicious.

written by  Trevor and Amber on May 7, 2009 from Brussel, Belgium
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On Sunday we went to the Hillsong London church which was so good to get some perspective on other churches succesfully reach out to people and show God's love. We truly serve an amazing God! Sunday was probably one of my favorite days just walking around and hanging out with Matt who cooked us a great dinner and let us stay at his flat.

written by  Trevor and Amber on May 4, 2009 from London, United Kingdom
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Arrived around noon (London time) after sleepin on the Red eye flight for only about 2 or 3 hours. Did nothing of particular importance. Ate some fish and chips, saw the tower of London, saw what we thought was he London bridge (but it was actually just the tower bridge ... oops) and finally checked out the picadilly circus (not a real circus).

I got to ride the tubes a lot the first day, so when amber and marlene left to go to their hostel, I thought I would have no problems getting to matt's flat. That was until I couldn't get to the starting station in matt's directions from where I was,, that line was closed for maintence, so I bypassed by jumping on two other trains, only to discover that I needed to take the alternate bus (many thanks to random stranger #1 for getting me to that bus). We then arrive at stop #2 and since the previous tube line was closed, I thought I needed to bus it (not knowing that there was a seperate train line). Anyway I'm on the bus for a long time waiting for my stop (thanks to random stranger #2), informed me that the bus didn't stop where I was wanting to go, but he got me off at the closes place and walked a good 5 minutes with me before sending me on my way with directions. I good 15 minute walk later I get to the train station (I got to see a really nice church along the way). So I start following matt's directions to his flat, so I wander for 10 minutes or so heading in very direction. Clueless and confused and random stranger #3 comes along walking his dog. He gets me right to the front door. Finally safe and sound. Many thanks to the many strangers. This 2 hour ordeal should have only taken 20 minutes, but this way i got to see a lot of London, while wondering if i was going to have to sleep on a park bench or not

written by  Trevor and Amber on May 2, 2009 from London, United Kingdom
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The goal of this trip: to see the world with new eyes, explore, learn, be impacted and impact others.

Just two days until I leave for London and I think things are coming together. My Bag is almost packed and I have said goodbye to lots of friends. Thanks to everyone for all your trip tips and suggestions on what to see, do and where to stay it has been helpful already in putting my mind at ease to not worry that we will be bored (jk) I feel like I am in holiday mode akready and anxious to get on the plane.

It was nice to talk to Sandra (my cousin who lives in Spain) this morning. She has been a huge help by helping book everything to do in Spain and I am excited to actually meet her as I think the only time I have met her I was about 2 months old.

Well soon I will be writing this from across the world. Talk to you soon
Amber

written by  Trevor and Amber on April 26, 2009 from Edmonton, Canada
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