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.
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I love the idea of a no-cars day!
ReplyDelete— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
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!!!
ReplyDeleteA whole day without cars there, how wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures, so nice that you enjoyed this perfect weekend!
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Léia
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.
ReplyDeleteWow, 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.
ReplyDeleteWow, 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.
ReplyDeleteIf 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!
ReplyDeletethat is a very good idea to have a day without cars and a restaurant with caskets is eerie
ReplyDeleteThe bathroom was an experience. You guys sure have fun!!
Hmm I don't think I would like to drink out of a skull. No, in fact. I definitely wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteAll cities should have a no cars day - at least every month!
ReplyDeleteBrussels seems to have lots of festivals. What fun!