Antwerp

Saturday Brent and I went to Antwerp for the day. We left on an early train and by the time we arrived in Belgium it was pouring out! I had a rain jacket but Brent did not bring his with. Lesson learned for next time! We went shopping and then had lunch trying to wait out the rain. Around 1 we decided that maybe we should see a movie because the rain was really coming down! We saw The Equalizer and once that was done the sun was shining. We were able to walk around and see quite a bit of the city.

On Sunday we debated on going to the beach but both did not really feel like riding the train again. It was a gorgeous day so we decided to walk around Amsterdam and went to the Artis Royal Zoo! We saw quite a few animals. They had goats that kept fighting and were entertaining to watch. Also a monkey that had just had a baby that day. It was so cute and tiny!! After the zoo we went and had a beer and appetizer outside.

This week has gone by pretty fast. Work has been busy and I had a lot of meetings. In the evenings we try to get out and walk around. Have cooked some but also try new restaurants since I have someone to go with now!! We have made stir fry a few different times and that is always my favorite with fresh vegetables from the market.

Only one apartment issue this week... sometimes I feel like I can't win. No hot water!! A repair man came out on Monday and we thought it was fixed but then Tuesday when I went to shower it was ice cold again. If I were at home this would not be as big of an issue because I would just drive to my parents house or go to the gym to shower. Thankfully the issue has been temporarily fixed until a part comes in. Hopefully this will be the last of my issues here. I feel like I am constantly emailing the owner.

Tomorrow Brent and I are going back to Belgium. Planning to be in Bruges Friday and Saturday night and then explore Brussels on Sunday. I have heard a lot of great things about Bruges so excited to spend some time there. I only have one more week with Brent so I am trying to enjoy every minute.