De Meander Walk, Rotselaar - 26 September 2011

 12 walkers turned up on this glorious day in September for the De Meander walk in Rotselaar.  Here we are by the De Plas lake (thanks Janet for taking photo).  We walked from the sports centre (currently undergoing extensive work - should be quite impressive when finished at the end of 2012)  through the Domein Ter Heide (23.5ha) skirting the lake, through the woods until we reached the Demerdijk then back through the woods and the village to the domain.

 We encountered a "bit" of mud on the way but that added to the fun. The fabulous weather attracted many people to take a bike ride and fortunately there were on the other side of the river. We passed by a field full of deer and needless to say we had to stay a while and say  "aah!! arern't they cute"

It was a hot day and we were ready for a thirst-quenching drink so we headed for the Torenhoeve, a very attractive tavern which sits in the shadow of the Toren Ter Heide.  The tower dates back to the middle of the 14th century and a brewery is now housed in its grounds.  The brewery can be visited in the afternoon of the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.  We were really reluctant to leave the pleasant garden on such a warm day but needs must.....