Greetings from Belgium!
Hallo iedereen, aka howdy ya'll! So much for blogging daily, my apologies. The first week in Europe, Lonnie, Monique and I were so swamped with reizend (traveling), so we barely had time to slapen (sleep). And since I've begun my lessons, I've been heel moe (very tired). You wouldn't believe how much pressure is put on the brain when learning a nieuw taal (new language) in such a short amount of tijd (time). Luckily, my instructor and those who work here at the Green Park Hotel are very kind and understanding when I say "Ik spreekt en klein Nederlands" (I speak little Dutch). And they know a good amount of Engels (English), so between the twee (two) languages, we're able to get things voortreffelijk (accomplished).
I'll give the highlights of London and add Belgium and The Netherlands photos and bog the end of the week...
LONDON
Visiting London first really made the switch to being overseas much easier. The
Big Ben was beautiful and could be seen from most of the city. The
London Eye (the large ferris wheel looking deal) was pretty awesome and offered a beautiful view from the top. We saw a couple of Broadway shows including
In a Forest Dark and Deep (with the hot, bad guy from Vantage Point) and
Wicked, a twisted prequel to the Wizard of Oz. Lonnie also took me to see the
Crown Jewels (what a treat!) and
Buckingham Palace. Getting to see many celebrity and popular figures at
Madaam Tusseud's Wax Museum was also really exciting! And I can't forget about the
food (check out pics below...)
Right when we got into London, Lonnie spotted this Bob the Builder toy ride. Yay!
We saw Buckingham Palace. Visitors were not allowed inside because the Royal Family was there.
The Crown Jewels were amazing! Ginormous diamonds and sapphires even celebrities could never compete with....
...And guards to protect them.
When in Rome.... EAT LOCAL FOOD!
 |
| "Bangers and Mash"- Sausage and Mashed Potatoes |
 |
| Cold Cuts |
 |
| Traditional Fish and Chips (Fries) |
 |
| Finger Sandwiches and Tea |
 |
| Dim Sum |
 |
| Lonnie, Monique and I at the Dim Sum Restaurant |
 |
| Broadway Show- In a Forest Dark and Deep |
 |
| Broadway Show- Wicked |
< The bum that called Lonnie "daft" (British word for dumb). Hahahahaha
Lonnie after getting pooped on by a pigeon>
 |
| The Girls heading into the London Eye 3D Movie |
 |
| London- A view from atop the London Eye |
 |
London Sunset (doesn't compete with NM's,
but pretty nonetheless) |
 |
Looks like London Fog, but is actually flash
on the window but shhh.... hahaha |
 |
| Lonnie and I during ride at Madam Tussaud's |
 |
| Lonnie and I in yet another funny hat picture |
Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum
 |
| The story of Madam Tussaud's |
 |
| Big Ben |
The London Eye at Night
