Montreal at SA3 #60

Montreal, Canada for another SA3. A day early to save on the cost of the ticket. Not a bad trip, but the  Hotel had used my cancelled stolen card, and had therefore just removed my booking without even checking with me. Had to talk to a rather rude member of staff before I got a room.

Sunday morning a stroll around Montreal, very quiet. Notre Dame Cathedral, cobbled streets just like France, and a walk by the side of the St. Lawrence river.

Meeting 60! What with SMG10 and the CEPT meetings it is now over 25 years of GSM Standards......

London to Brighton!

Today gave a talk on security in London, and on a panel. Lovely Art Deco BBC building at Portland Place.

Then by train to Brighton for another talk tomorrow, and where because the Hotel was chockers, I got upgraded to a huge suite with sea view. Sat by the sea with a large jug of Pimms in the summer sun gossiping to an old friend, followed by a hot Chicken at Nando's. A nice end to the day!

ETSI and Antibes by train! Almost........

Well, a relaxing journey to Antibes via Paris and King's Cross, or so I thought. Think again when there are torrential floods along the Cote D'Azur!

The TGV eventually made it to Toulon, where there were promises of Buses. Sadly nothing, no Hire cars, Taxis, Hotels, Buses, though maybe a boat would be have been best. Made the Hotel after a 130km ride in the early hours of the morning .... and since there are no trains tomorrow have booked a seat to London City. What a Life!!!

Barcelona and SG and MAAWG Meeting June 2010

Here we are back again in Barcelona and Spain, for a SG and MAAWG meeting. In the docks area, lots of modern architecture, and a meal out in the Royal Palace overlooking the World Congress site. Last time here was to see the awards!

Dinner, picture courtesy of Kevin E taken in the mirror above our heads ... and also of the site of the world congress, without all the 50 000 people!!

We are in a modern area close to the beach, quite a building site, but lots of fantastic buildings ... here is a fish on a fish restaurant!