Free Software Magazine: FOSDEM–A Personal Account (With All Personal Details Withheld)

“FOSDEM–a geek trip to Brussels. Going abroad to experience
different cultures. Or at least, a chance to eat chips, suffer
rain, and watch American TV in a different country. What follows is
my diary of the event, told from a primarily personal and social
aspect… but with all personal details withheld to protect the
innocent and guilty alike.

“I began my FOSDEM odyssey on Wednesday evening at Waterloo
International train station. This is where all London Eurostar
trains leave for Brussels, and all the continental tourists arrive
when coming to London. (Yes, the French are forced to alight at
Waterloo–someone in Government had a sense of humour!) My keenness
was mirrored by just one other GLLUGer whom I met in the departure
lounge. Here, we covered the important questions for the weekend;
where to eat, where to drink, and where to collapse in the gutter
without being arrested…”

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