This morning berthed in Zeebrugge, not our usual berth as Independence of the Seas already berthed.
Breakfast etc. then onto the Port Shuttle to take us to the Port Gate. We have a plan to take the coastal tram along to Blankenburge. Had it all organized where to get tickets and where to catch tram, and then they take us out a different gate. Best guess was that the petrol station near the tram stop would have tickets. Correct. Bought a couple of day pass tickets, 6 euros each. Just across the road hopped on the tram and rattled and bumped our way to Blankenburge. Strolled down the main street, picking up the essential Australian gelatto along the way, down to the beach. Time for morning coffee from one of the beachfront cafe while the sun is out, weather a bit patchy. Then down to the sea for a walk on the beach. Going back up through the town it was necessary to buy a few Belgian Chocolates. Well why else would you come to Belgium.
Checked out the railway station to see how easy it would be to get a train into Brugge for when we come back again. Back on the tram for the return journey, stayed on past our stop as far as Heist, just to see what was the other way from Zeebrugge, never ventured that way before. Much the same as Blankenburge, most of this coast developed with tall seafront holiday apartments. Tram back to Zeebrugge and back onto our ship.
Dinner tonight in Planks BBQ, huge portions of pulled pork, ribs,chicken and beef. Much too much to eat, phew. Also presented with a rather belated birthday cake with a candle accompanied by the staff’s rendition of Happy Birthday.
Off to the theatre this evening for ‘Bravo’ a mainly musical evening with the Princess Orchestra, Singers and Dancers plus a guest singer. A really very good evening of popular classics, show tunes and light opera, all very good and very well sung. Definitely their best effort by far.
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