October 12, 2017 On a nice sunny morning at a manor house in the country, the only thing to do is take a turn about the gardens. How very Jane Austen of us. Fall is definitely upon us and the leaves...
October 12, 2017 On a nice sunny morning at a manor house in the country, the only thing to do is take a turn about the gardens. How very Jane Austen of us. Fall is definitely upon us and the leaves...
October 13, 2017 The last time I was in Brugge/Bruges, it was winter, there was snow on the ground, and very few tourists. Steven and I walked the cobblestone streets in solitude. Brugge took a...
October 14, 2017 Our day started with a 1 1/2 hour drive to Brussels. We parked in the upper part of Brussels, near what is known as the Sablon. It is named after a sandy portion of land that covers...
October 15, 2017 Our hosts went to mass this morning while we caught up on some travel planning and chores. When they returned, we had an impromptu cheese tasting for a light brunch...
October 16, 2017 Some vacation days are meant to be taken slower, where you get up a little later, stay in your pajamas a bit longer, and take a leisurely approach to sightseeing. Today was one of...
October 17, 2017 Since our hosts were busy with their normal lives, the rest of the group decided to walk into Destelbergen, get fixings for a home-cooked dinner, and do lunch. First, however, we had...