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Martinewezel   
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Real Name: Martine
Lives In: Belgium
Birth Date: September 4, 1960
Member Since: Jan 15, 2003
Last Login: Nov 06, 2009   10:13 UTC
Member's Time: Nov 08, 2009   07:20 CET
VT Rank: 545
Deals Rank: Unranked
Travel Interests: Road Trip, Arts and Culture, Museum Visits, Castles and Palaces, Historical Travel

 

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Hello from Belgium

by Martinewezel - last update: May 10, 2009

Typical city scenery in Flanders.
I took this photo in Mechelen, the town where I was born and spent my youth. Since I left Mechelen, 26 years ago, it changed for the better. Just as in most historic towns, lots of old houses have been restored and cars are discouraged to drive into the the old town center.
If you are fond of history, step-roofed houses, tapestry, chocolate and beer... visit Flanders!
Belgium

And the other part of Belgium?

South of the linguistic frontier is called Wallonia. More rural than Flanders and most unfortunately less intereresting for international tourism.

Wrongfully, while the South of our country holds lots of trumps.
castle in the Molignée (Belgium)
Wallonia is relaxed and less strict than Flanders. I especially like the Molignée region between Namur and Dinant. No big must sees, but lots of interesting places such as castles, abbeys, old farms and picturesque villages.

My favourite painting

Le déjeuner d’huîtres (The oyster lunch) from Jean-François de Troy, a piece of the collection of the Duke d’Aumale, hanging in his castle in Chantilly (France).

Wonderful detailed active scene, showing a bunch of aristocrats having lunch after a hunting party. Watch the faces, the red cheeks and noses, the men looking up the champagne cork popping, the glasses resting on the table in a bowl of ice…a humourous snapshot.

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Comments for Martinewezel
FarmerFun Fri Nov 6, 2009 08:08 UTC
 The new PPP is Angelic and innocent....I think!
garridogal Sun Sep 27, 2009 19:04 UTC
 Thank you for your birthday wishes Martine. Wow, you have some beautiful photos on your page!
Blkbelt57 Thu Sep 24, 2009 13:19 UTC
 Happy belated birthday Martine. I hope you had a wonderful day. Best regards always, Doug
icunme Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:17 UTC
 Hi Martine - Must tell you, I love that saying and got a good laugh. Lovely home page and will tour here w/you awhile. Ciao, Carol <(•¿•)>
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