August 21-31: Bergen op Zoom

 Sunday, August 21

We both worked out and ran around the lake today.  Pretty quiet Sunday — Ashley made delicious Pad Thai.  Did more work on Mona Lisa.  Ashley bought a live eel for 20 euros from two  fishermen in the morning.  

Monday, August 22 - Wednesday, August 24

We’re still in a holding pattern – hanging out in Bergen op Zoom.  We’ve been staying by the beach – I did another run on Monday.   

On Tuesday, Ashley cooked eel that she bought early in the morning.  We also went to the gym for a free trial – I did an excellent workout and took a well-needed shower.  

In the afternoon.  Ashley made an incredible hamburger creation – the highlight was a tasty garlic and ketchup  sauce.  She’s making a different kind of food each day.   

I finally went swimming on Wednesday.  I went for two 20 minute swims – way out of shape.  I decided that I needed to go home to see my mother and Ashley is going to Korea for a check-up, to catch up with some friends and see her sister.  We will be taking flights from Istanbul on Tuesday, October  25 and will have to leave the van in Istanbul.  Ashley is talking about meeting up again in Thailand before we retrieve the van and continue our crazy adventure through Europe.   

Thursday, August 25 - Monday, August 29

We didn’t receive any updates on our boxes so we have been hanging out in Bergen op Zoom or Tholen.

One day we spent at a salt water lake in Tholen — I had an awesome swim that day.  Ashley made some delicious fish and chips — the fish was outstanding!!!

We stayed in free spots in Bergen op Zoom from Thursday to Monday morning — it was fine except I began missing the use of a toilet.

Tuesday, August 30

Waiting for boxes and relaxing in Tholen at a campsite – clean bathroom, nice showers and laundry.  Trying to put out a short video everyday to build hours and subscribers on YouTube

Wednesday, August 31

Another day in Tholen.  This morning – Ashley and I ran as part  of my lower body workout.  She’s gotten herself into excellent shape – I had to walk every once in a while until we eventually stopped to grab some onions and apple juice.