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To my world also belongs my sunday walks to the Midi Market at the Brussels main station. Usually I only go there when the sun is shining. But this time I had to go in typical Belgian rainy weather. The UK is famous for its rainy weather, but Belgium is not better. For each sunny day we are extremely grateful ! This market is one of the biggest in Europe and has around 400 stands.
So here we are walking the the rain !
You have to lift the covers if you want to see the clothes to buy
This gentleman has something interesting in his nose
Bad weather or not, armed with ombrellas people do their shopping
Need some underwear ?
or roasted chicken wings, legs and other pieces
shoes
The famous Belgian wafles
Household appliances
handbags
flowers and plants
lots of fruits and vegetables
Bras
Morrocan clothes called Djellaba, very nice to wear at home when it is hot.
Roasted chicken
Enough to chase any vampire away,
and if after that you are tired you can rest here with a good Belgian beer
Even in the rain, it's an amazing market. One I'd love to visit. I love the picture of the green underwear. Very funny. And something for everyone. It looks like a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
ReplyDelete400 stalls. I am so envious. I miss markets, the smells, the flavours, the colours. Marvellous.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great market. Is it cheaper than regular stores?
ReplyDeleteI'd love to stroll around that wonderful market but on a fine day. You must be keen to go when it is raining. It is nice of you to show us around your (wet) world.
ReplyDeleteI had fun reading your notes and looking on the photos. Thanks for a short walk in the market. By the way? I am trying to find where the stand selling Belgian chocolates? c",)
ReplyDeleteI've never been to that market, but I love markets. We visit one every other day while we are on holiday in Provence. I think it's nicer with sunshine though!
ReplyDeletewhat a rainy day, like yesterday in london.
ReplyDeleteNice tour of the market.
ReplyDeleteI always love going to such markets. Here we have a cloverdale flea market that is similar. They have everything. You never know what you will find both old and/or new.
ReplyDeleteIt's like our pasam malam in SG!
ReplyDeletecute green underwears all lined up for choosing :D such a huge market and am sure, there'd be some good buys there. The rain kinda dampen the atmosphere.
ReplyDeletei just love markets and needless to say one of the reasons i love to travel to italy :)
ReplyDeleteyours is quite a place...enjoyed seeing all the wonderful items...especially the chicken...YUMMY.
have a great rest of the week.
Looks like a fun market. We visited France years ago and enjoyed a market like that. My husband is a chef so he likes to see what the local foods are. We have a few Farmer's markets in our area that are fun to visit.
ReplyDeleteSounds a beautiful market! We have here many many provençal markets but one is vey nice in Sanary sur mer! Perhaps I'll do a post about one day but vacation will soon come at end and Sanary market takes place only on wednesday!!!
ReplyDeleteLove djelaba! they are very comfortable!
The rain doesn't keep these shoppers away!
ReplyDeleteI would like to relax here with a Belgian wine! I'm telling you Gattina - I have thought of you and Belgium more times on this road trip than I ever thought imaginable! I'm sure there is a little piece of Belgium in this midwest! Rain rain rain....
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