We didn't know exactly what we were going to do here but once we saw the Valkenburg Castle ruins we decided that we would check that out.
This castle is in ruins not because of time although it dates back to the 11th century but because the French kept taking it from the Dutch so the Dutch decided to blow it up in 1672. I loved the fact that the information signs here where also printed in English. Makes touring something a lot easier when you can read about what you are looking at.
We told the girls that the castle was a big playground. Kind of true because of all the stairs and things they could climb on.
The view from top of the castle.
Since Sidney was free roaming, there is no way we could have gotten a stroller around the ruins, Brian was on photographer duty more than normal. So glad he was because he got great shots like this
and this. I love this picture.
After all the hard work of running around the ruins we had to have some Hot Chocolate.
Anyplace we have gone to in Holland the people have been so friendly. Love the Dutch.
The town was already starting to decorate for their Christmas Market they have each year, which is in a cave. Although I hate to admit that the thought of being in a cave kind of brings out my claustrophobia, I am just going to have to get over it. How often do you get to go into a cave, much less a cave full of Christmas goodies?
I'm enjoying your roamings :) Great pics too!!! And I too love the shots of you and Sydney. Kudos to Brian! It's awesome to be included in a shot from time-to-time, because all to often are we as mothers the ones always behind the camera, never in the shots.
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