Veerle's blog

It might come to a bit of a surprise to some of you since not a lot of girls do love Sci-Fi movies. At least I don’t know any who like Star Trek or StarWars. I’ve always been a fan of movies where a lot of fantasy is involved. It started all when I got to know my boyfriend, he is a Star Trek fan and so I was completely sold from the first Star Trek episode. You could say I’m a ‘late-flower’ into the world of Sci-Fi.

Tomorrow one of the best television shows of last year start their next season. Boy did I enjoy that journey. The show is called “Peking Express”. First let me tell you a little bit background info. 8 different couples (4 Dutch and 4 Belgian) participated in a spectacular race along the trails of trans-siberian Express! For 6 long weeks they have to find their own means of transportation and sleeping arrangements, and this on a budget of just 2 Euros per person per day!

I always look forward watching 2 episodes of 24 on Sunday evening. It keeps you nailed to your chair, you almost start sweating by the tension and action during the episodes. I’ve never seen anything more thrilling as 24. Alias comes very close, but still, if I really have to choose which one is the most thrilling one I would say 24.

And boy, time flies! Before you know it you see the last seconds of that hour always ending with an open answer and a big question mark on what will happen next. Always when you think Jack Bauer or Kim are out of the woods, the next trap, threat or danger lurks around the corner.

We are watching the 2nd season of 24 here in Belgium and I must say the 1st season was really OK, but with this 2nd season it’s like the writers got the hang of it and dropped all boundaries.