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Bruxelles les Bains

by Vincent November 21, 2008

written by Vincent

Every summer from mid-July to mid-August a stretch of the canal Willebroek is transformed into to a waterside tropical beach scene with the help of lots of sand and palms trees. The holiday atmosphere of Bruxelles les Bains is guaranteed with the multitude of small themed bars and restaurants serving specialty foods and drinks from (among other places) Cuba, Brazil, Colombia, Congo, India, Spain, Vietnam and Morocco.

Visitors can attend daily free concerts or play various sports such as: Rugby, Football, Volleyball, PÃ©tanque, climbing, Frisbee,etc. Special attractions for kids are also featured.

Location of Bruxelles les Bains:

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Photos of Bruxelles les Bains:

Entering Bruxelles les Bains

The beach is a popular spot for young families with their children

Kids trying to cool off from the summer heat

Mini golf session

Things aren’t always as easy as they appear

One of the many food stalls this one serving African specialties

Brazilian cocktail bars

Nothing like sipping a cold CaÃ¯pirinha in the sun

A few Volleyball courts are available

What about a little game of PÃ©tanque?

Sports for all ages

BBQ Food specialties

The chief cook proudly posing for the picture

back on the beach with the toddlers

Trampoline for kids

Long chairs and cocktails

On my way out

November 21, 2008 0 comments

monument

Monument A nos hÃ©ros de 1914-1918 in Laeken

by Vincent November 13, 2008

written by Vincent

Monument dedicated to the Heroes of the First World War in Laeken. The statue features a Woman, symbolizing the Motherland holding a sword and shield with at it’s base engraved in stone the words “Souvenez Vous” meaning in English Remember. The names of all the inhabitants of Laeken who died during the conflict are also engraved.

Location of the World War I Monument of Laeken:

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Statue on top of the Monument to fallen WWI soldiers

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Cemetery

CimetiÃ¨re d’Ixelles

by Vincent October 29, 2008

written by Vincent

The CimetiÃ¨re d’Ixelles or Ixelles Cemetery is located in Ixelles and is one of two major cemeteries of Belgium where many well-known figures are buried. Surrounded by a 800 meters long wall the Ixelles Cemetery is impressive in size with it’s five hectares. Open Daily until 4:30PM

Location of the Ixelles Cemetery:

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Photos CimetiÃ¨re d’Ixelles:

Jesus sculpture by Arthur Pierre

Fallen heroes of Word War II sculpture by Charles Samuel

Grief

Angel imploring God on the loss of a son

“Le fil de la vie coupÃ© court” by EugÃ¨ne De Bremaecker

Guardian Angel

Inconsolable loss

Multifaceted

WWI Fallen soldier

Touching Heaven

The tragic Destiny of MerjaÃ¯t family he during WWI

October 29, 2008 3 comments

urban art

Lincoln comic strip mural

by Vincent October 20, 2008

written by Vincent

Lincoln, is a popular French comic strip created by JÃ©rÃ´me, Olivier & Anne-Claire Jouvray which portraits the theme of the lonely cowboy. The main character Lincoln is a lost soul drifting across the country without any purpose in life. One day God crosses his path and promising him happiness and immortality sets him on a mission to uphold justice.

Location of the Lincoln comic strip mural:

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Photos of the Lincoln comic strip mural:

October 20, 2008 0 comments

Old town wall

PremiÃ¨re enceinte de Bruxelles

by Vincent October 18, 2008

written by Vincent

The “PremiÃ¨re enceinte de Bruxelles” is French for the first walls of Brussels, wich are a series of fortifications that were built around the city and date back from the 13th Century. Along the 4 KM long walls, forty individual towers were built as defenive measures where entry within the walls was possible by seven main gates.

Location of the noticeable remains of the first walls of Brussels:

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Tour Anneessens or also called Tour dâ€™angle