Beach Day

Friday was the hottest day so far. So it was the perfect day to go to the beach. And there's about 60+ km of coastline here, so it was pretty easy to find. Parking, however, was not. Seems everyone had the same idea as us. We did eventually find a spot close to beach access just north of De Haan, about 25 km from where we are staying. And the beach was fabulous. Complete with lifeguards both on their towers and in boats offshore. Sharing a few pictures from our beach day.

 

Friday evening, we were invited to the neighbours for drinks. They have a pool, too, so the boys had a great time cooling down with a splash while we cooled down with some drinks. Gunther treated us to a few of his favourite Belgian beers and we enjoyed some great conversation.

 

Sean with Mopsie, the neighbour's guinea pig

Chimay, a 9% Trappist Ale. Yummy.

The night was warm - still 28 degrees well past 10, and the evening wrapped up with a spectacular sunset.

Footnote: If you look at the house in the background in the last picture, you will see solar panels. They are everywhere here. 300-year-old barns have solar panels. And there are many wind farms scattered about the countryside, as well. Wind turbines line the highways. And yet - you can't recycle a plastic yogurt container.