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Week 31

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Anders

The warm autumn came to an abrupt ending this week when high winds and heavy rain hit most of Europe and also Brussels. So what to do then? Indoor activities are an alternative and there are quite a few to … Continue reading →

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Week 30

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Anders

This Sunday there were also fewer cars than usual because of the Brussels Marathon. It started in the Jubelpark and went through Forest Soigne and the Park van Tervuren before the runners (11,000) turned back to the finish at Grand … Continue reading →

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Week 29

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Anders

Another warm and sunny Saturday and I decided to take a trip to the Botanic Gardens, just outside Brussels. This is a large park (92 acres) and contains the historic Castle of Bouchout, with its square 14th century tower. The … Continue reading →

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Week 28

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Anders

As many other cities in the world Brussels also has problems with traffic but not this Sunday. The lack of cars makes a huge impact on a city. The European Mobility Week is an awareness raising campaign aiming at sensibilising … Continue reading →

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Week 27

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Anders

After a rainy and not so warm week Saturday came and turned out quite well with summer temperatures once again. The weekend was dedicated to the Stripfeest which means comic party or festival and nothing else. Balloon parades, music and … Continue reading →

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Week 26

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Anders

So it finally came, the last real weekend of the summer and by that also end of vacation. However it turned out to be an amazing weekend with temperatures close to 30 degrees. This must have been one of the … Continue reading →

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Week 25

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Anders

This weekend we took, for the first time, an excursion up to the Ardennes. We programmed the gps for Dinant. This town means two things, at least, Sex and Beer! Sorry Sax and Beer. No clues? If I mention Leffe … Continue reading →

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Week 24

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Anders

Yes, back in Brussels after the longest vacation ever and one of the most amazing so far. I did the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, something that has been on our list for many years. If anyone is interested check … Continue reading →

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Week 23

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Anders

My holiday is getting close and the tempo in Brussels is slowing down to a halt. There is however a lot of tourists in town, all of them making their way to Grand Place and Manneken Pis, eating waffles, chocolate … Continue reading →

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Week 22

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Anders

The summer continues and on Sunday I took the public transport out to the impressive Atomium. It is located in the Heysel Park where you also find Heysel Stadium which after the disaster in 1985 (where 39 specators were killed … Continue reading →

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