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Tuesday - 21 April 2026
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Antwerpen-Central.
Red Star Line Museum tour. Highly recommended especially if you are into Genealogy and have ancestors who emigrated from this port.
Exploration: Central Station, MAS, Grote Markt, Nello & Patrasche Statue, Cathedral of our Lady, side streets and churches, Vlaeykensgang hidden alley, Het Steen/info center.
*Turns out you need a hired guide scheduled in advance to climb the belfry, so that was a failure on my part.
Train from Antwerpen-Central to Bruxelles-Central.
[Step Count: 22542]
|---My Website Genealogy--|
balsancestry.com
|---Social Media Links---|
■ youtube.com/bales5000
■ instructables.com/r/bales
■ instagram.com/bales5000
Tuesday - 21 April 2026
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Antwerpen-Central.
Red Star Line Museum tour. Highly recommended especially if you are into Genealogy and have ancestors who emigrated from this port.
Exploration: Central Station, MAS, Grote Markt, Nello & Patrasche Statue, Cathedral of our Lady, side streets and churches, Vlaeykensgang hidden alley, Het Steen/info center.
*Turns out you need a hired guide scheduled in advance to climb the belfry, so that was a failure on my part.
Train from Antwerpen-Central to Bruxelles-Central.
[Step Count: 22542]
|---My Website Genealogy--|
balsancestry.com
|---Social Media Links---|
■ youtube.com/bales5000
■ instructables.com/r/bales
■ instagram.com/bales5000
![Antwerpen [2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/egJoT0pJHcA/mqdefault.jpg "Antwerpen [2026]
Tuesday - 21 April 2026
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Antwerpen-Central.
Red Star Line Museum tour. Highly recommended especially if you are into Genealogy and have ancestors who emigrated from this port.
Exploration: Central Station, MAS, Grote Markt, Nello & Patrasche Statue, Cathedral of our Lady, side streets and churches, Vlaeykensgang hidden alley, Het Steen/info center.
*Turns out you need a hired guide scheduled in advance to climb the belfry, so that was a failure on my part.
Train from Antwerpen-Central to Bruxelles-Central.
[Step Count: 22542]
| My Website Genealogy |
https://www.balsancestry.com/
| Social Media Links |
■ http://www.youtube.com/bales5000
■ http://www.instructables.com/r/bales
■ https://www.instagram.com/bales5000")
![Captain Jack Sparrow Costume - Slideshow [Halloween 2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fhn_Ko6P1n0/mqdefault.jpg "Captain Jack Sparrow Costume - Slideshow [Halloween 2018]
After the last full body costume almost did me in, I decided to take it easy for a year and use a costume I purchased with the store credit I won from my Oscar the Grouch Costume. Then I decided to make a sinking sailboat for the front yard. Followed by a treasure chest, pirate sign, and pallet boat dock.
| Project Instructable |
■ https://www.instructables.com/Captain-Jack-Sparrows-Sinking-Ship/
| Social Media Links |
■ http://www.youtube.com/bales5000
■ http://www.instructables.com/r/bales
■ https://www.instagram.com/bales5000
| Amazon Storefront |
■ https://www.amazon.com/shop/bales5000
| Music |
Song: Movie Theme
| Project Specific Materials |
EVA Foam, Barge cement, PVC,shop rags, spray paint, drop cloth, pallet, retail costume and wig (modified)
| Camera Gear |
Canon EOS Rebel T5i EF-S 18-55 STM Kit - http://amzn.to/2jiPOS2
Cannon RC-6 Remote - http://amzn.to/2ik0m50
| BALES Workshop |
Tablesaw - http://amzn.to/2ijAs16
Miter Saw - http://amzn.to/2jvpcg
Jointer - http://amzn.to/2j7IkUI
Planer - http://amzn.to/2jvrs6R
2 HP Router - http://amzn.to/2ijIeIh
Trim Router - http://amzn.to/2ig29or
Drum Sander - http://amzn.to/2jvjLNY
Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander - http://amzn.to/2jj87Xi
Belt Sander - http://amzn.to/2igg39Z
Orbital Sander - http://amzn.to/2j7X0TT
Nail Gun & Compressor Combo Kit - http://amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Pin Nailer - http://amzn.to/2jvqKXf
Grinder - http://amzn.to/2j7S0hX
Shop Vac - http://amzn.to/2j77Vwz
Cyclone Separator - http://amzn.to/2j88BCu
Vacuum Remote Switch - http://amzn.to/2jjCBID
Weller 25 Watt Woodburning Kit - http://amzn.to/2igooui")
![Karnak Temple Complex [Egypt 2019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g3GFjq_vjfE/mqdefault.jpg "Karnak Temple Complex [Egypt 2019]
Egypt - Tuesday June 11th, 2019 [Day 7]
Only one site on this day, but it was the hottest at 99 degrees - way closer to the Equator than Massachusetts. A three hour exploration in the early afternoon. I believe this was the last day without long sleeves for me as I could feel my skin tingling the rest of the night.
Karnak
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnak
Red Chapel of Hatshepsut
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapelle_Rouge
Dynasties of Ancient Egypt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasties_of_Ancient_Egypt")
![Great Sphinx [Egypt 2019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gCsHuZgpGA8/mqdefault.jpg "Great Sphinx [Egypt 2019]
Egypt - Monday June 17th, 2019 [Day 13]
The last full day of the trip ... a packed day ... the best day. It starts with a private sunrise visit of the Great Sphinx enclosure.
Great Sphinx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza
Mark Lehners 1991 Dissertation
https://gizamedia.rc.fas.harvard.edu/documents/lehner_diss_1991.pdf
Sphinx Mapping Project
https://www.arce.org/resource/long-hidden-arce-sphinx-mapping-project-unveiled
Sphinx Groundwater
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/300064209_Effect_of_urban_development_limestone_dissolution_and_preventive_mechanisms_on_the_groundwater_levels_at_the_Sphinx_archaeological_area_Egypt
https://www.irjet.net/archives/V7/i2/IRJET-V7I2145.pdf
Drilling Under The Sphinx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qGzfZHWbZE
Thutmose IV
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thutmose_IV
Giza Pyramid Complex
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giza_pyramid_complex
Dynasties of Ancient Egypt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasties_of_Ancient_Egypt
Other Sphinx Videos on YouTube
Ancient Architects Sphinx Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWVrhZpPh40&list=PLcS69cAa1kaiiORw8Ha08vIQvT0TRz4QF
The Sphinx Explained: Origins, Identity & Hidden Entrances! Anyextee Investigates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3F-SAScMd8
History & Mystery Of The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple | Ancient Presence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCrsEH_zfOE
Other search recommendations:
Anything with John Anthony West
cf-apps7865 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naj0nR-KZ5A
UnchartedX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v Bm3g5lMYGY")
![Hohenschwangau & Neuschwanstein Castles [2025]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gyJh4RQnAwA/mqdefault.jpg "Hohenschwangau & Neuschwanstein Castles [2025]
Friday - 30 May 2025
2.5 hour train to Füssen then a bus to Hohenschwangau. We barely made our scheduled time for the guided group tour of Hohenschwangau Castle. Shannon had literally hit a wall and it was a long vertical climb, but she persevered. No pictures/video allowed inside the castle.
After the tour, we walked around the town and ate another wurst before catching a bus to Neuschwanstein Castle site. More vertical walking to a look out point and the exterior of the castle. We did have tickets to see the interior, but we had to abandon the plans in order to catch the train back to Füssen. Originally, we had a rental car booked to travel between Munich and Füssen, but because the first rental car experience was miserable, we cancelled and took a train instead. There was also a championship soccer game in Munich, which would make the experience worse.
If we had it to do again, we wouldve fully relocated from Munich to the Fussen area as there are around 18 castles and the hotels were more affordable. Munich had a Boston financial district vibe and we preferred the small town/village vibe.
Hohenschwangau Castle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenschwangau_Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuschwanstein_Castle
Saturday - 31 May 2025
Subway to the airport. We got there earlier than expected so ended up people watching. 8 hour flight back to Boston then a taxi home.")
![Esna Temple [Egypt 2019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ihOpqOZWsLk/mqdefault.jpg "Esna Temple [Egypt 2019]
Egypt - Wednesday June 12th, 2019 [Day 8]
5:20AM wake up call and 5:45AM departure from the ship. Walking through the city of Esna to find a temple 30 feet below street level. Does that much earth build up in 3500 years?
At the 1:30 mark I said centuries, but it should be millennia.
Esna Temple
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esna
Dynasties of Ancient Egypt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasties_of_Ancient_Egypt")
