Belgium: Sunday, May 3rd
Sunday, May 3rd
was much anticipated by all band members.
This was the first full day of the tour, as it followed the exhausting
travel day. Although we may have been
sleep deprived, each and every one of us enjoyed Belgium just as much. When breakfast was finished we departed at
9:30, and began the trip to Antwerp, Belgium.
We arrived and were given instructions and usual rules, and the band set
off to explore. The rain occurred on and
off, showing the diverse weather. The gentle
rainfall made our journey quite serene.
As we travelled downtown
towards the main swuare, we felt that each and every restaurant was very
inviting, especially to tourists. We
stopped for lunch at a quaint café, “Happy Ginger” that made meals with a
unique twist on traditional Dutch food.
It was so lovely to be treated with kindness and admiration, and
although the language barrier may have separated communication, there was no
doubt that we were welcomed by all.
In the heart of the Old City,
we felt a truly authentic experience.
Most band members were trying some of the delicacies in Belgium.
The centre of town is also
home to city hall. The historical
Landmark was incredible to see ourselves.
While enjoying the sights, it was apparent to us that the other band
members were also enjoying the delights.
It was not difficult to see them, as you couldn’t miss the “sea of
red”! Antwerp is also home to the Mire,
the main shopping centre. To us, it
served as a shelter from the rain and an excellent place to shop!
The beauty and culture the
band members were exposed to during our venture in Belgium will not be forgotten. We were extremely fortunate to spend some
time in such an incredible place.
By Keara Evans, Lauryn Harrison, Sarah Dimatteo
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