Here are just a few of the things we did with GM and GP during their recent visit here...
A trip to Namur, here in Belgium, where we took a walking tour through the old city. After a nice lunch in an outdoor cafe overlooking the Royal Theatre of Namur, we drove up to its Citadel. There we walked around and took a little train tour where we enjoyed spectacular birds-eye views of the city and the River Meuse.
A trip to Namur, here in Belgium, where we took a walking tour through the old city. After a nice lunch in an outdoor cafe overlooking the Royal Theatre of Namur, we drove up to its Citadel. There we walked around and took a little train tour where we enjoyed spectacular birds-eye views of the city and the River Meuse.
A day trip to Tongeren, the oldest city in Belgium (founded in 15BC as a base and supply station for the Roman troops in the Rhine Region). After a walking tour through the city, we drove to Maastrict in the Netherlands, which was only 20 minutes away.
Ambiorix, leader of a Belgic tribe famous for his resistance against Julius Caesar (Tongeren)
A visit to Mechelen, also in Belgium. The girls and I have been here several times, but only to Technopolis (a children's science museum) located near the off-ramp. I was amazed when my parents and I visited the actual town. It was a beautiful city with great shops and restaurants to browse through!
A visit to the European Commission (EU) when they opened its door to the public. The girls had a great time collecting all the "freebies" and playing various childrens' games. We also enjoyed hanging out in the meeting rooms and watching the various entertainment provided during the day.
And of course, a trip to the Grand Place and restaurant Chez Leon for a lunch of "mussels in Brussels". This time, the Grand Place was hosting an interesting event -- a "scarecrow festival" where several different organizations built their version of a scarecrow which were subjected to a public vote during its display during the day.
Lastly, my mom and I visited the National Botanic Garden in Meise on the day of GP's departure. A 92 hectare park filled with flowers, plants, herb gardens, medicinal gardens, a castle, lakes, and an endless array of pathways to explore.
GP saying bye-bye to PS on departure day...
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