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Day 2. Getting to our appointments

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Amel 60, European Yacht of the Year, Luxury Cruiser, 2020 Fortunately, both Alex and I had worn hiking boots the day before and we were both feeling excellent - no foot pain, no back pain, just a bit tired. We slept in just a little leaving enough time to have breakfast and to get to our first appointment aboard the new edition of the Amel cruiser. They had a 60 on display. It looked like it might involve significant design changes and we wanted to see it first hand. Breakfast at the hotel was a zoo. Breakfast bar with nice breads, cold cuts, cereals, yoghurts, and boiled eggs if you could get one. Coffee and tea were self-service - the first day, no plates, no cups, no cutlery, one slice of salami and two of cheese, no eggs -- while the staff all took a break during the busiest period. Alex actually walked into the kitchen and told them we needed everything. That took a bit to sort out. Somehow, we had plenty of time - more than an hour - to get to the Messe Nord. We had taken