We learned something interesting about cobblestones this week, especially in this part of the world (the Nederlands, or the low lands). One of the reasons cobblestones work so well here is because the city of Brussels was built on a marshy swamp and the ground is always shifting and moving and the stones, through the years, move with it. In the old courtyard below, you can see the way the ground has shifted through the centuries. It’s almost wavy.
Walking on cobblestones can be tricky. You have to watch your step and be careful because the stones aren’t uniform and they aren’t always flat.
Belgium is preparing for a city-wide 200 year celebration in a few years. They are beautifying the city. It was interesting to see new cobblestone streets being laid down.
Our Frankfurt Germany Mission 