Even though I am wandering through the Ukrainian Carpathians at the moment, I have not forgotten you, dear readers. If all goes according to our nearly nonexistent plan, the next few days will be spent hiking through bucolic villages, taking in the mountain scenery and hopefully eating well. This photo was taken just a couple weeks ago back in Belgium, in the midst of a very welcome heat wave. It got all the way up to 30 C (86 F)!… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Belgium
Around Belgium | Maison Antoine
Maison Antoine is one of Brussels’ best friteries, or THE best according to many (and me).
Postcard: The Assistant Miller
Weekends, the windmill in the village of Moulbaix swarms with visitors.
Another look at cycling, but still no sign of intelligent sports talk
Let’s take another look at cycling. I doubt I’ve fooled any of you into thinking I actually know much about this sport, but I do enjoy being a spectator.
Postcard: Flowering Dogwood
Flowering dogwood at the Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium.
There’s more to spring in Belgium than just flowers
When planning a trip to Northern Europe in spring, don’t overlook humble Belgium for spring gardens and professional cycling.
Around Belgium: The Japanese Garden in Hasselt
Cherry blossoms in full bloom at the Japanese garden in Hasselt, Belgium.
Spring cycling races in Belgium
Belgium is one of the best places to see professional cycling’s top athletes compete this spring.
First signs of spring and a walk in the country
Green rolling hills, sun-gilded snowdrops and a Flemish castle. It’s spring in the Belgian countryside!
Long noses at the Malmedy Carnival
Le Long-Né or Long Nose, if you don’t speak Wallon, was a fun group to watch. It took us a while to figure out what they were actually doing, and I found them a bit creepy at first since you can’t see their faces at all behind the masks. They run around in small groups, always in single file, and each must imitate whatever the first person in the group does. For example, they find an innocent bystander and shake… Read more »
