19 Sept 2011

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS WEEKEND ?



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This weekend there was again a big folklore festival, this time on and around the Grand' Place in Brussels.



Of course there were many people and tourists and everybody had a lot of fun, despite the rather cool weather. But dancing warms up !




Before I returned home I went to this very posh looking restroom, acquarium, mirrors and dim lights which made say an eldery woman " I can't see anything, there is not enough light, it looks like a brothel here and I am too old for that !" We all laughed.



and the bar "Le cercueil" (the coffin) which I knew from my 20th is still there even with a summer promotion. Inside the tables are coffins, and you drink out of skulls. I asked myself if the skeleton was still the same.

Sunday was the "Day without cars" in Brussels. Only owners (like doctors) with a special permission were allowed to use their cars and taxi drivers. Otherwise only buses, trams and subways and on this day everybody could ride for free ! People used the boulevards for roller skating, biking, walking or just dancing around ! I went to the midi market to do some shopping. The trains were packed too ! In the afternoon a friend from my painting group came for a cup of tea, she wanted to see our new front garden to give her some ideas for hers.

10 comments:

  1. I love the idea of a no-cars day!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  2. What a beautiful WE in Brussels! A town without cars! The dream! And still the folklore festval on the Grand Place! I would want to be there! I posted now for the meme on my blog! and go to school!!!

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  3. A whole day without cars there, how wonderful! :)
    Amazing pictures, so nice that you enjoyed this perfect weekend!
    hugs
    Léia

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  4. Another Festival in Brussels!! I think everything happens in Brussels and that is why nothing happens here. Not even a posh restroom or a place to drink out of skulls. I think I am a bit envious.

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  5. Wow, I am not sure I would want to drink out of a skull! However my daughter would love that kind of place. Sounds like you had a great weekend.

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  6. Wow, I am not sure I would want to drink out of a skull! However my daughter would love that kind of place. Sounds like you had a great weekend.

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  7. If we should have a no car day, I would be in terrible trouble, as we live out in the country, with no public transportation. I would be stuck at home!

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  8. that is a very good idea to have a day without cars and a restaurant with caskets is eerie
    The bathroom was an experience. You guys sure have fun!!

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  9. Hmm I don't think I would like to drink out of a skull. No, in fact. I definitely wouldn't.

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  10. All cities should have a no cars day - at least every month!

    Brussels seems to have lots of festivals. What fun!

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