Day Three:
Katie and I set out to visit the Anne Frank House, but the lines were too long. (expected) We decided instead on a long breakfast of pastries and coffee on a lovely canal. We then headed to a few churches, and then we were off the Breda to see a concert and spend the night.
Day Four:
While at the church we saw an exhibition to the new king, and Katie decided to become a royal herself. Regal for sure.
Breda:
Breda is a lovely town that used to be the center of the "Orange." William II of Orange and his wife Mary, (Yes, that William and Mary) resided in Breda. It was also the residence of Charles II until the English Restoration.
Charles I was executed and England was ruled by parliament only during the Reformation. When this new system did not go as well as planned, Charles II was asked to return from exile in Breda and assume his place on the throne, hence the Restoration of the Monarchy. The town and its main church were pretty remarkable. Parts of the walled city and the moat is still in tact.
Life like statues in the church
Good Old William of Orange always on a horse.
Walled city and moat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Trappe_Abbey
Our final stop of the day was at the La Trappe Abbey and Brewery. It seems these lovely monks have been making beer for hundreds of years. Rob, Glen, and Katie did some tasting, and not liking beer, I did some designated driving. hahaha The abbey and its grounds were remarkable. The walls around the abbey are high and covered with vines and moss, and the wind through the trees was peaceful and calming. I can see why these monks may feel closer to their God in this place.
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