August: Visit from James~Part 1

In early August, we had a wonderful visit from Mike's Uncle James.  We had an great time traveling around with him and showing him all that Belgium has to offer.  The weather was quite nice and cooperative.   And the boys were not yet in school, so we had a lot of time to take him around. 

Most of the photos are courtesy of James.   It's amazing how good Iphones are nowadays.  Enjoy!

Day 1: Mons

Mons Grand Place

The bell tower in Mons

The gears in action

View from the Bell Tower

Fun centipede bouncy ball "thing" that the boys loved jumping on

Fun ball swing

Even the big kids liked it!!

1st day complete with a Belgian waffle on the place

Home

Every night (when we have visitors), it's Belgian Time!!  We were able to enjoy the glorious sun on the patio also.

Day 2: Bruges

Bruges Markt (Grand Place)

Wow....such a cool shot, James!!  Thank you.

Church of the Holy Blood

Inside the Church of the Holy Blood

relic containing a cloth with the blood of Jesus...quite powerful

getting ready for a canal tour on this lovely day

Bruges is a must in Belgium!

Mama's boys

A perfect day 

James had fun

What a great start to showing Belgium to Uncle James!