Hi everyone. We picked up our van last week Wednesday after a one night delay due to a mix up about payment, a lost in translation moment. So we've now been on the road for a bit over a week and in that time have made our way down to Chimay, Belgium. On the way we really noticed, and appreciated, the change in the landscape. The Netherlands is a beautiful place, but it really is... flat. I had no idea that I would so quickly miss the drama of home - the hills, cliffs, and ocean - but there you go.
Just a few interesting things we've discovered so far:
- Dinant is a very pretty town. (Pictured above)
- Road maintenance and upkeep is not a priority in Belgium – even less than at home.
- You can buy Chimay Blue in a six pack or carton from the supermarket. (individual price EU 1.59!)
- The Catholic church was beyond extravagant with money. It makes me sad to see these monumental cathedrals and the way God was used by men for their gain.
We went to Chimay yesterday, the town with the abbey, the beer and the cheese. Let me just say that those monks know their stuff. You can't tour their brewery but they've set up their own bar/restaurant/hotel just down the road and it is excellent! We did a beer and cheese tasting and it was delicious. Worth coming to Belgium just for that.
We're now heading up to Brussels for a bit more of the city atmosphere. Following that we'll be taking the train to England on the 7th. It will be good to see Sarah and organise Berlin/Munich for the end of our trip.
That's all for now.
PS. If you have any suggestions for things you recommend we should see, feel free to let us know.
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