Holidays are better than shoes!!!

True, the title is self explanatory... and I have the feeling that none of you is going to disagree with me... but since this is the last post before my break -and no, it is not going to be a very long one, just enough to get more "better than shoes" experiences to share with you- I will elaborate a bit...

So, we all made it through the long, cold and dark winter, we made it through the last weeks before the break when magically about a billion things to take care of appeared out of nowhere, we made it through the (unfortunately unavoidable...) diet and exhausting workouts in order to fit in that swim suit again (if ever...), we made it through that period when colleagues and friends are already on holidays and we are still working (and there is almost no one to have lunch with...) and after all that, our time has finally come!

And we got the suitcase out of the closet and we packed our favorite flat, embellished sandals and our jeans and all (but, really, ALL) our T-shirts along with lots of sun screen and we are ready to go! And no, not everything is finished work wise -we knew it would not be, who are we kidding- and no, we did not manage really to lose weight -did we??- but who cares?? Soon we will be under the sun, preferably by the blue sea without a worry in the world, preferably near great food and drinks and, above all, good friends! And this will charge the batteries until the next break...

Holidays are better than shoes and they combine very well with them... I hope you all enjoy yours, shoes and holidays that is, and that you remember to always look for things that tickle your fancy and make you put on a smile :)

Day trip by train!

I love travelling! This is not a secret and I have shared with you my travelling "better than shoes" experiences more than once :) After all, if finding the things that are better than shoes in life is my quest, I better get moving! Sitting on a sofa all the time does not get you very far when it comes to experiences... So, yes, I love travelling and I have the privilege of being able to do it very often... well, according to my mum too often!

Though taking a plane and going to a far away place is magical and exciting and a great pleasure for me, I have another, smaller but very significant, pleasure too... train trips! Some time ago, I decided to go and spend the day in Antwerp! This Belgian city is a gem! Not only is has a market which a lot of world capitals would be envious of, and yes, you can find almost everything there as well as red sole masterpieces, but it also offers a great variety of cafés, restaurants and cultural events! So, in out "neighbourhood", Antwerp is a definite must to visit! On top of it, it's just an hour and a half away by train!

So, Saturday morning, sun shinning up above (yes, I will be praising the summer and write about it as often as it allows me... for when it is over, it will be a looooooooong, cold and dark time before it comes back...) and I rushed to the train station. Got my ticket and my magazine, had my breakfast and my morning ciggy (I, too, have bad habits, what did you think?...) and when the train arrived I made myself comfy in my seat and read the latest shoe news while listening to music...  Just perfect!! Arrived in Antwerp at about noon, walked around, did a bit of shopping (because train trips are not only better than shoes, they bring you closer to them too!!) and then headed back...

The trip back home was even more pleasant! Tired from the day, I dozed off while listening to my iPod and took a nap... mmm... I could not have asked for anything more! The soft sound of the engine was like a lullaby and the afternoon sun was warming me and making me relax and feel so sleepy... Overall, a true "better than shoes" experience!! And, truth be told, the best part of the trip was the train part, I kid you not!!!