by eandl | Dec 6, 2012 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
On this trip we were determined to get to the St. Sixtus abbey (Sint-Sixtusabdij) in Westvletern, the home of some of the most-sought after beers in Belgium. While the monastery is (unsurprisingly) closed to visitors, the cafe, In De Vrede, is conveniently located...
by eandl | Dec 5, 2012 | International Travel, Travel
Our previous trips to Bruges were in Spring (March 2010 & April 2011) so it was nice to see the city with Fall color this time. On Sunday morning we first headed south meandering along the old streets and enjoying the perfectly clear weather. fall color and...
by eandl | Dec 4, 2012 | International Travel, Travel
Grand Hotel Casselbergh, Bruges On our last two trips to Bruges we stayed at the Oud Huis de Peellaert, and while we enjoyed our stay both times, on this trip their sister property, Grand Hotel Casselbergh, was substantially cheaper and closer to the main square. We...
by eandl | Dec 1, 2012 | International Travel, Travel
Belgium, again? Yes! Even after our previous trips in April 2011 and March 2010 (link 2) we recently returned to Belgium with our friends Meg and Drew, and this time included Drew’s sister Tiffany and her husband Mike. By the numbers: 10 days 8180 miles on...
by eandl | Nov 8, 2012 | Daily life
Last night we headed to Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre to see Anberlin in concert. I’ve been a fan for several years and we’ve missed several of their appearances in the area. In fact, about two years back we found out about the concert the day after it...