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November 2019 - Belgium & some more hikes

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On the last day of October I boarded Flight DL0357 toward Brussels with a layover in Atlanta. I arrived in Brussels at 7.30AM on November the 1st where my parents picked me up. In the late afternoon that day I would surprise my oldest boy Hendrik, who I hadn't seen since July 21st and who would turn 17 on November the 4th! But first I went to my parents' place where I was spoiled with some goodies from the bakery, because that is one of the things we do miss here in the States: good bread and pastries. In the afternoon they brought me to Geert's mom's place, where Hendrik is staying during his time in Belgium. When I got there, he wasn't home yet, which was perfect for my surprise 'act' of course. I hid in the bedroom and waited there until he got home (the choice of room was well thought through 😆😴). Based on his reaction, I can assume he really had no idea I was coming! That evening we had a small pre-birthday party together with the families of Gee