I can’t say every weekend is filled with castles and historic sights. The whole idea sounds very tiring actually. I’d rather find enjoyment in even the simplest things. Staying busy contributes to a much healthier life. It can be just as fulfilling as traveling. Despite traveling to the Netherlands almost six years, everything can retain a newness and fascination for me. This weekend stood out in particular because of “being busy”. Saturday we took a day trip to Belgium for a family birthday. Today we played tourist locally, riding our bicycles through Noordwijk and Noordwijkerhout. We rode a total of 18.5 km (11.49 mi). I believe that is the longest bike ride I’ve ever had!
Free rose handed to me at the train station on my way home
Walking through the center of Mechelen, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium
Mechelen, Belgium
Our sushi dinner with family. It was so big, it was delivered in a boat!
The Kermis (fair rides) in Mechelen, Belgium outside our restaurant
A river walkway at night in Mechelen.
A river walkway at night in Mechelen.
Dutch Belted cattle (Lakenvelder) along the bike path. Related to the Beltied Galloway breed I worked with in college.
“Dahlia Noordwijk” in our garden
It may be the middle of fall, but our flower are still going
Cosmos in our garden