Mechelen Take Two

Today we went to Mechelen.  This city is home to St. Rumbold's Tower.  It took over 300 years to build, talk about TENACITY! It is the symbol of Mechelen, and is 97.28 m high and contains two carillons, each with 49 bells.  (We went a few days ago too, but didn't have time to climb to the top of the tower before closing time.-Whoops. Poor planning but honestly no planning ;) )

Given our "dedication", we went back and conquered the 514 stairs to the top.  We were almost to the first bell room when we were given a "private concert".  (The only other people in the tower we saw were people who worked there)

Upon looking out of the windows, Hayden decided he didn't want to go up to the top anymore.  I told him that the stairs we came up were only up stairs and the only way down was to go through the top.  This sounds mean and made up, but it really was true.  After only a minute of tears, we were on our way again.  And the view was amazing.  There is no question why Napoleon used this tower to watch over his armies.  You can see FOREVER.


At the end of the "tour" we had the opportunity to sign the guestbook.  I let the kids write whatever they wanted.  Hayden was writing and asked me how to spell thought.  What is he writing...had to take a picture.  Honesty.  Love it.

©ColleenFisher