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!

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Tori's Turtles...

Scuba diving was one of my favorite things to do while on holiday (pre-Ray/pre-kids, anyway). And becoming certified was one of the many things I've always wanted to do, but never got around to doing. So, when I found out one of my gal-pals was a certified scuba instructor, I was jazzed when she agreed to help me obtain my certification... Three of us are obtaining our certification through Tori ("Tori's Turtles" as she calls us) and here we are on our first contained water dive.

Tracy, Kate and Jo at Bud's Diving Club...note to self -- yellow is definitely NOT my color!


Another desirable factor in becoming certified here is that Belgium is home to Nemo33, a recreational scuba diving center that is the world's deepest swimming pool! More details on this amazing locale on a future post when we start our open water dives there.

I knew prior to moving to Belgium that I wanted to visit Nemo33, but had no idea I would be obtaining my diving certification there... woo-hoo!
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