Things I've noticed about Europe (or at least Belgium) so far:
- lots of walking and bike riding
- most things are closed on Sundays and Mondays (it was a lot busier out today and so many more things were open)
- what little city center driving there is, it's chaotic! There's driving on "roads" that don't even seem to be roads. (we've even driven these "roads" because the gps tells us to, but we're really not sure if we are supposed to!)
- everything is super expensive...the other day it cost us 10 euro just to make a 4 minute local call PLUS this 24 hour use of the internet is costing us 20 euro!
- pretty much everyone that we've talked to speaks English, which I really appreciate and respect. It really makes Derek and I want to learn at least one other language, if not a couple!
- architecture of the buildings is amazing
- there is a lot of construction....maybe it's just becasue it's sort of the "down" time for tourists.
- cobblestone and brick roads and sidewalks everywhere. It's so pretty!
- There are a lot of restaurants, but they are all really small (with maybe a max of 10 - 15 tables).
We're just really enjoying this experience and grateful for the opportunity that we had to come here. I probably won't be updating the blog again until we get back. It's just too expensive to get on the internet here. Stay tuned, though, for France, Switzerland, Germany and Luxembourg!!! Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving! We'll definitely be missing our Thanksgiving feast and our wonderful family that we are so thankful for. Anyone that will see our girls in the next week, please give them big hugs and kisses for us! We miss them soooo much!!
4 comments:
You guys have a Happy Thanksgiving! YOu will be happy that you have been updating your blog already. Now you already have part of your trip documented. Have fun in the rest of the Countries you are visiting!! Good for you that you are exploring when Derek is at his conference. See you next week? I can't remember when you guys get back. Have fun!
His conference was today! Wish I would have known what time, so I could have prayed for him:) Thats mega pressure. I am sure he did well. Beautiful pictures!!! Have fun exploring, this will be a thanksgiving to remember!!
the arcitecture (sp? i'm sure it's wrong) IS amazing! I can't believe how amazing it looks. I wish rob and I could visit Germany and other places in europe! How exciting!
What a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving! I love the pictures. Europe is truly beautiful. I am also glad to hear that you are not just sitting around the hotel room all day while Derek is in his conference. I think it is great that you are getting around. Make sure you eat plenty of the food out there. You will really miss it when you come back.
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