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The Brussels Canal was once an industrial link between the factories south of the city and the Port of Antwerp to the north. The district, which was long neglected, is now enjoying a new lease of life thanks to a mix of social classes, a young population, once disused sites that have been given a makeover and trendy bistros. This district is bursting with creativity, from digital arts to theatres and exhibitions. Truly invigorating! 

Now it becomes almost a posh place with sailing boats and canal cruises. When we tried the Canal cruise for the first time it had just started to change ! 

The frirst picture shows where you can take the cruise which is very amusing and then where the cars are demolished, and other industrial sites. That changes a bit  from sophisticated cruises that show historical sites or beautiful landscapes !

 

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MY WORLD - Brussels beach

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Through Brussels leads a canal until Antwerp. Each year in July the city creates an artificial beach at the canal to allow people to spend some holidays on "Brussels' Beach". This is a very nice thought for those who don't have enough money to travel or live in an appartment with no green around.

I had never been there and as I was near there anyway I had a little look from what I could see from outside.

From far I saw flags and this "cruise" boat. The city also organizes "cruises" on the canal which allows you to have a completely different look on Brussels. Next time I will try that.

That's what I saw from the other side of the canal


Then I went there and asked if I could make some pictures at the entrance. Palm trees in Brussels ! A miracle, there weren't a lot of people yet because it was early morning and it was also quite cool. But there was sand and everthing which a beach needs !


A little farer boats were anchored

a view on the canal
and a houseboat

WEEKLY WINNERS - Brussels' canal

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We had a wonderful sunny week. It was cold 0°C (32F) but nice for a little walk. I stopped at the canal which crosses Brussels and leads to Antwerp and the sea. It is mostly used for transportation of goods by ships.


The canal along the street


from far a boat


it comes closer, little seagulls are waiting


and closer


here I could see it already quite well


In the small cabine above I could see the captain


and then I thought it would be nice to live on such a boat and going through all canals to finally arrive at the sea. What a romantic life ! (of course when work comes up I would go on strike !)