Au Revoir (french); Tot ziens (flemish); Sayonara and Aloha L.A! ______________________________


Hi everyone!

As most of you know, Ray has accepted a 2-year assignment with Toyota's European Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. For those of you who do not know, Belgium is located next to France, Germany and the Netherlands. The home of NATO and the European Union, it is considered the "gateway to Europe" with its easy access to many European countries. (Hint, hint--good excuse to come and visit!)

Ray started his new position in February, 2008. The girls and I arrived here in late March. We are living just outside the city of Brussels in the commune of Tervuren, Belgium.

Although we are sad to temporarily leave our family and friends, we are excited for this adventure. What an opportunity to leave our tiny box and experience life outside of America!

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Experiencing a "Real" Autumn


There's an old joke that says "The four seasons in California are Drought, Fire, Floods and Earthquakes..."

So, it has been a real treat for us California natives to experience a "real" Autumn, where the temperatures start to cool down, the nights get longer and the leaves actually change colors...

Our family has been taking advantage of time in the outdoors, before the cold of the long Belgian winter arrives. We have been biking in the park, having picnics at the playgrounds and just enjoying the many outdoor activities held here in Brussels.



Another reminder of how fast this year is flying by - Tonight we attended the Halloween Walk in Tervuren. This is an annual activity where the local "witch" gives guided walking tours through the various haunted and ghoulish areas of Tervuren Park, complete with mummies, scary pirates, ghouls and the un-dead.



I guess it won't be long before the Christmas trees start appearing...
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