Last week we set off for Belguim to visit a factory called Danilith which is about an hours drive from Bruges. We had an appointment to go round the factory to see them building a house in sections. The company are trying to get into the English market. The advantage of this method of building a house is that within three weeks we would have a watertight shell. We decided we would have a short break and look round Bruges. The minute we came out of the channel tunnel the rain started and continued to pour down. The rain continued all through the next day but of course improved for the day we booked in to visit the factory.
Bruges was very quaint with lots of narrow cobbled streets which were full of chocolate and lace shops. We were rather amazed at some of the chocolate 'sculpture' which was on display in the shop windows. We found some lovely restaurants and sampled the local beers.
The factory was very interesting. We were allowed onto the shop floor right next to the machinery, health and safety was far from the Belgians minds and we couldn't help but comment on what it would be like if we were in this country. Our visit has certainly given us a lot to think about.
Whilst we were away the electrician was busy at Redlands. E-on are coming next week to disconnect the electricity from the house and supply the new meter boxes. We have also managed to organise BT coming and disconnecting the phone line, so at long last we are beginning to feel that we are making some progress.
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