Bell Tower in Bruges, Belgium

The Bell Tower was built in the main square of Bruges Belgium in 1240, rebuilt after a fire in 1280. The octaganol top was added in 1483 - 1487. Bruges is a wonderful medieval town with amazing historical architecture!

The view from the top after climbing 366 steps is gorgous! The recent film, "In Bruges", was filmed in Bruges and in this tower and various sites around the town.

A little humor......by this time in my trip, we had spent so much money, all we could afford were some Pomme Frites (belgian French fries) from a stand in front of the Bell Tower!

The Boat Locks of Muiden

Holland, of course, has lots of water. Here I watched a boat come through the locks at Muiden, which was very interesting if you have never seen this.

The road was moved sideways in readiness for the boat coming through.

Almost there!

Going through!

People were waiting patiently to cross the road bridge.

You can see the boats passing through.

Coming out on the side of the sea. A little tight squeeze!

For a look at an entertaining animal that lives here, please click here for a look into JB's Big World!

Muiderslot Castle

The Muiderslot castle in Muiden in North Holland was built in 1280 and rebuilt in 1370. It has been featured in many TV shows set in the middle ages. This is a very beautiful castle setting!

This is the view from the top of the castle towards the Ijsselmeer sea.

When driving away, I took this shot, as the castle looked so grand in the distance!

For a look at some inhabitants of this castle, please click here and go to JB's Big World!

Westerkerk in Amsterdam

This is one of the oldest Protestant churches in the Netherlands, and was opened in 1631. Rembrandt, the famous painter, was buried in the church in 1669.

St. Bavo Catholic Cathedral in Haarlem, Holland

There is so much beautiful historical architecture in Holland. This was late in the day and not great light, but still amazing to see nevertheless!

Yes, and Now in Shades of Yellow!

It is hard for me to stop posting the flowers in Holland as they were so beautiful! Here you will see shades of Yellow!

Lovely in Lavender

More gorgeous flowers blooming in North Holland. What beautiful carpets of flowers! So lovely in Lavender!

The Beauty of Red

As it is known for, tulips and bulb flowers are everwhere in North Holland! There are fields and fields of flowers in the springtime. So beautiful that I have to make a few posts about this. Today's post has a focus on Red!

Colorful Flowers & Houses in Texel, Holland

Lighthouse in Texel, Holland

This lighthouse was built in 1863 to help ships maneuver around the northern islands of Holland. It is now a wonderful sight and more of a beacon for ships rather than used for guidance.

Beautiful Day at the Beach in Holland

I think it is obvious that I like the beach....warm beaches, that is. But what about in Holland near the cold North Sea? Yes! What a beautiful day I had at the beach in Scheveningen!

Blooming Indian Hawthorne

Which Ship is Mine?

Luckily I got on the right ship in Tortola!

Backyard Pansies

Soon it will be too hot in Texas for my pansies!

Sunrise at Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Wild Wisteria in Kilgore, Texas

At this time of year, wisteria grows wild in many parts of Texas, growing up into other trees, blanketing them with beautiful lavender flowers!