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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, 29 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!

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.

Wrong!

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.

Liège is one of my favourite cities in Wallonia. The old town is full of narrow winding streets, blind alleys and stairs. You need to be in a good shape to visit it. Highly recommended!

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    Redang May 20, 2012 at 1:54 AM Report Abuse

    Puedes ir en avión también, jajaa ¿Hablas Español?

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    Little-Traveler Apr 12, 2012 at 5:00 PM Report Abuse

    "......Rooster from crowing of Sunday...? "Fry him on Saturday." Cute, Really cute.

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    Nemorino Apr 7, 2012 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

    Hi Martine, thanks for your visit to my Liège page. See what you think of Mediacité next time you are in Liège. I really liked it when I w as inside, though I can see why people are upset about the additional motor traffic it generates. I think the proposed new tram line is supposed to go right past there, so maybe that will help.

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    myriam_c Mar 28, 2012 at 12:26 AM Report Abuse

    Kijk je even op de meetings page? Er komt er een in Antwerpen 18/19 aug. Ik heb dan wel niks meer met VT maar ik (wij) wil er toch wel naartoe gaan om 'oude' gezichten terug te zien. Komen jullie ook? Zou tof zijn! Voor nu, alvast een fijne vakantie gewenst.

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    mikehanneman Mar 21, 2012 at 12:46 PM Report Abuse

    The lizard at Death valley was really cool looking. I would be afraid too and you are right it did look mean!! I wish I had seen one of those whenI was there. Nice Picture though.

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    gwened Mar 16, 2012 at 6:32 AM Report Abuse

    Hi, will be in Versailles tonite on the road, and finally sold the house there, so by June all in Bretagne !!! Hope you are doing ok and vacations soon right...from school

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    balhannah Mar 8, 2012 at 2:54 AM Report Abuse

    Martine, You are too kind! I love painted things in cities like the Saxaphones, Bears, cows, etc. I think the people are very clever that paint them, and they usually are for a good cause. Hope you get to see them. Unfortunately for me, the sun was in the wrong direction to get good shots of all of them

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    CatherineReichardt Mar 7, 2012 at 7:38 AM Report Abuse

    ... in which case, me and my feet would be happy to show you around Big, Bad Johannesburg en route! :)

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    Greggor58 Feb 21, 2012 at 11:34 AM Report Abuse

    Martine..back to the grind todayyyyy....Im not sure when Ill get to start writing..It might take a while..but yes..lots of ground been covered..and seen PLENTY of GREAT things and DONE some amazing Treking!!

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    KShezz Feb 10, 2012 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

    Youve been to Death Valley!...I am so jealous...thats on my "places to live" list!

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