Wednesday 22 July 2015

We had to when in Brussels

Sarah said when in Belgium we have to have a waffle. This one had every extra topping they had in the shop. €5.50. Not bad, but boy was it messy to eat, we enjoyed it though!

Number 25 Please! 

The chocolate looked good but this was even better.............

This shop was right next door to the 'Manakin Pis' the exact translation is man urinating. It's a fountain,  we were expecting a large fountain in a square but no it was a piddle little thing in a corner by two houses. 

However, just along the road was Brussels 'Grand Place' which is a magnificent town square with decorative stone buildings, gold leaf, flags and oodles of stately grandeur. 


This was a view from one of the alleys leading to the square. You can see the Town Hall tower in the background

A couple of days earlier in the Netherlands we peddled our bicycles along the coast and saw our first windmill. We were both surprised latter to find our faces sunburnt, Sarah's now pealing. 


The same night had a warm hue in the sky even at 10:40pm. This is a little seaside village near where we camped. 


Thursday 16 July 2015

Birthday greetings

Happy birthday Sinead. Hope you have a great day and enjoy your holiday. Fingers crossed the weather is good, we're having a mixed bunch rain yesterday, sunshine today and rain tonight. Suppose you had this before us. Again have a lovely birthday xxxxx

Back Up and Running Again

Thanks for a great party the other weekend. It was fab to see everyone and spend the day and following morning together. 
We're now on the road again for the next 6 weeks in our little car "Ocho"! We are not absolutley sure he'll make it around northern Europe but here's to hoping. Currently in the Hook of Holland and moving onto Brussels tomorrow to have a look at the beautiful market square in the city centre. 

Photo of our little car pulling off the ferry in Holland, in a queue waiting to show our passports