On Monday, we did a quick trip downtown to the Grand Place and Mannequin Pis and for some chocolate dipped Belgian waffles and pomme frites! Then I was off to drive Debbie’s car to the Abby at Ruldoc in the Netherlands to drop Aili off. We almost made it all the way there without a hitch until just 1 km away, the GPS told me to go on a bike path. I know there are little roads in Europe, but I’m pretty sure this was just for bikes! Anyway, Aili’s iphone took over and got us to the 900 year old Abby. It was an impressive site and updated inside as a hotel and conference center. The highlight was the bar in the basement (with the conference reception) where they served the historic Abby beer. Very good, even after the fifth one! I got to say hello to ECCA friends from the past (Tinus, Andrew, Dan, Julie, etc. etc. (I say that since I can’t remember everyone’s name) and then we crashed so Aili could work and I could drive home in the morning. Although I did stay up in the room to watch the thrilling USA victory over Ghana 2-1!