May 23, 2011

Wow, I am totally exhausted!  We had a very busy day today, nice trip to the Netherlands and saw the North Sea.  I say "saw" as I didn't walk down on the beach, I didn't want to get my sneakers wet and full of sand and track it into the car.  Sheree was the only one out of our group the ventured down to the water.

We were able to experience some of the traditional favorites such as we all tried the Stroopwafel which was so yummy!  They are waffle made from 2 thin layers of baked batter filled with a Carmel-like syrup filling in the middle and are sold in the streets as a snack.  If you ever have the opportunity to try one, I highly suggest you do so.  The vendor took a picture of all of us eating our Stroopwafel but it was on Sheree's camera so you will have to see it (the touristy nerds) when Sheree shares her pictures (hint, hint Sheree).

It is quite interesting to see everyone bicycling every where.  In the Netherlands they had bike paths on both sides of the road and everyone was biking, even the elderly. No wonder why you rarely see an overweight person.

Tomorrow is our last full day in Brugge so we are going to climb the bell tower and visit the Groeingemuseum which is full of Flemish Primitive and Renaissance works.  So its time for me to go to bed (its almost midnight) so I have enough energy to climb the bell tower!

Until tomorrow ......