Belgium

Last month we went to Brussels, Bruges, and Tongeren over Justin's 4 day weekend. We make the trip up with our neighbors across the street. We really enjoyed Belgium and would like to go back when the weather is a little warmer. We had some really good food, I enjoyed the steamed mussels in garlic sauce....with a side of fries and mayo. And the chocolate was as good as everyone says along with the beer and waffles. The cheese Croquettes were yummy also!

Our first stop was Waterloo we had the whole place to ourselves. It was very foggy that day so we couldn't see much at the top, but the kids enjoyed hiking ALL those stairs.

We then went to Brussels, saw the little boy going "potty".... he was so small, we were expecting a life size baby. Brussel's main square was very pretty with everything trim in gold, but the city didn't have a great feel to it....next time I'd skip over this city and head straight to Bruges.

Bruges was beautiful even in the cold and rain. We took a horse drawn carriage around the city and it was the best way to see it with the kids! All the canals are really neat and the roof tops are so unique. We really enjoyed the city.

Our last stop was Tongeren. The town in it self doesn't have much except a very pretty church. But they have a huge outdoor antique market. Lots of good stuff to look at and buy, but our day got cut short because a sick little boy :( So we headed home.

Waterloo

Ella, and the kids sitting atop the pyramid

Chocolate fountain in Brussels
Brussels main square


Manneken Pis
Bruges
Alec, Ella and Michelle I don't have a picture if us in ours
Kids in the carriage
Preston "flying"
Soon it will get warm and we will have a family picture not in our winter gear :)






Yummy waffle and coffee in Tongeren. The piece of chocolate that came with the coffee was the best. We all got a second cup just to get another piece.