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, May 11, 2008

Botanical Field Trip

On one of our recent daytime excursions, DS and I visited the Royal Greenhouses in Laeken, which are open to the public for only 3 weeks during the year. This architectural masterpiece (made of glass, iron and steel) was completed in 1902 under the direction of King Leopold II to compliment his Royal Palace. With a tiled ballroom at its center, this beautiful facility was also used by the Royal family to host many social gatherings.















The Glasshouses are located on the same beautiful grounds as the Chateau Royal (home of the Belgian Royal Family) and house tens of thousands of plants and flowers, some of which were originally planted during the days of King Leopold.

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