Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
~~~ Friday, August 4 ~~~ This is what we saw when we came up to street level – from the parking garage. This area of the city of Brussels was set up with a variety of fun things for adults and children to do during the warm days of summer. This is where we met […]
~~~ Friday, August 4 ~~~ While enjoying a relaxing morning at Hans and Anneke’s house, I asked if I could take a walk around the neighborhood. Hans said, “Of course. I will go with you.” Cerwin went as well. Leaving Hans and Anneke’s house to begin our walk. Cerwin and Hans Hans decided to introduce […]
~~~ Thursday, August 3 ~~~ After leaving Brugge, we headed northwest to the city of Knokke which is located on the North Sea. The North Sea covers 40 miles of Belgium’s shoreline. I noticed this pretty sunflower as we approached the shore. There was a flower garden next to the sidewalk. We could see a […]
~~~ Thursday, August 3 ~~~ My view in Hans and Anneke’s living room as I drank coffee and listened to the Audio Bible chapters for the day. Notice, I am wearing my mis-matched socks. 🙂 As you can see, I am the first one who is up for the day. Our first goal for the […]
~~~ Wednesday, August 2 ~~~ Following our visit to the quilt shop, Hans and Godeliva took us to a nearby town where we learned that Van Gogh lived and painted in this area of Netherlands. This bright yellow bistro got my attention as we walked through Etten-Leur. It was interesting to learn that this was […]
~~~ Wednesday, August 2 ~~~ I was up early, and when making coffee in Hans and Anneke’s kitchen, I noticed an unusual bird. At least it was unusual to me. It turns out that it is very familiar to Belgium – and some people consider them to be pesky. ~~~ We were on the road […]
~~~ Tuesday, August 1 ~~~ First, Hans made sure we had enough fuel to travel to the town of Han-sur-Lesse in the French part of Belgium. Hans and Anneke live in the Flemish part of Belgium. The landscape in the French part has more hills, plus a different culture and language. Hans and Anneke said […]
~~~ Monday, July 31 ~~~ The day began on the final leg of our trip from Newark, NJ to Brussels, Belgium. A light breakfast snack was served at 6:52 am Brussels time. Yogurt, biscotti and coffee. Approaching Brussels Our first view of the area as we flew into the airport. We landed at 7:34 am, […]
~~~ Sunday, July 30 ~~~ Before I start. It is nice to be back on my laptop. It is what I am familiar with and feels much easier for posting. 🙂 To tell you about our connection with Belgium, I must go back more than 20 years when Hans Ringoir (from Belgium) ordered a lighted […]
It’s difficult to believe that Hans took this picture at the Brussels Airport this morning. This evening we are back in our house in Pennsylvania. I am sure Hans and Anneke are now sleeping (they are six hours ahead of us) and will wake up in a few hours to make a long trip to […]
We love you! Grandpa and Grandma High
Today (Monday), we got to see a windmill at Bokrijk, a recreated village that represents rural life from across the region in the 1900s. I loved it! Details when we get home.
Listening to the sermon in Dilbeek, Belgium. The blond lady next to us and holding a Bible was our translator. It was a blessing to worship with believers in another country with a different language. More about our Sunday after we get home.
Today (Saturday), Hans took us to visit 2 trucking companies: Van Kerckhove G. and Van Moer Logistics. What fun to visit with Geert Van Kerckhove, his wife, and son. Then with Wim Willocx, Unit Manager, at Van Moer Logistics. We were treated like valued visitors. Our last stop was to meet Hans’ mother at a […]
We spent the day (Friday) in Brussels. There are so many narrow streets, shops, and eating places and each restaurant has tables along the street. This view is from the top floor of a building. Much more about our day after we get home
Today (Thursday), we visited the ancient city of Brugge, where we saw canals which reminded us of Venice, enjoyed a carriage ride, visited old churches, ate a warm waffle on a stick (covered in Belgian chocolate) and much more. Photos after we get home. After that, we drove to the city of Knokke, where we […]