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It's really the first time I visit an abbey. Never been interested in doing that.
The school I went to when I was a kid ws not that beautiful. In fact, it was but the buildings, the court were the only areas where we could wander. The area where the Soeurs resided was not accessible. I saw their office (our classroom and administrative building) but not the place where they, Soeurs, live. No real insight on what used to be the life of a Soeur.
Here, I could guess what was the life of the Soeurs (except that this is an abbey, for men that is).
Could they get out of the building easily? or had they to make do with this view? Surely beautiful but really inviting!
Anyway, I could see what was in the area...
Of course, a door is something that interests me. Sometimes, I wonder what in behind is. Other times, I just admire the beauty of the door, its strength to keep a secret. Yes, silly but sometimes when I see an old door or some wood door, I use to ask myself "Is it strong enough to resist? Is it strong enough to keep secrets it has to? What if I push it?"
Off course, if it was half- opened, i would look. If it was interesting enough, I would wide open it...
I think this picture beautiful too!
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Comments (25)
time flies, but you vivid descriptions are fresh as the kiwi ;-)))
Thank you for sharing, I loved it Gent when I was there. Brussels, Brugge, and finally in Gent a couple days. I LOVED Belgium and hope to get back sometime soon. Visit my pages. Beautiful country and very nice people! Lori in Seattle
Gosh, Gent really does look like a nice place to visit. Thank you for sharing.....from Cape Town.
Excellent tips and photos of Ghent. They make me want to return for a longer visit.
Who is Ibrahim..any answer yet? I also wish to know. I saw Rudy, but who is Danny? - lots of questions. Nicely put together Nora, beautiful pages. Regards.
I love it when I get to discover someplace new.. didn't know a thing about Gent before your pages! Some of the sculptures are amazing, great pics Norali. So long...
we where in Gent during the Gentse feesten 2004, but we avoid the crowed by going to Brugge that day :-)
The man in front of the Minard Schouwburg is Romain Deconinck. He was one of the most famous theatre players in Gent dialect
ohhh hard rockers, ehhh sorry, hard workers. but said ur not that choosy, but seems still so hard to get. i wann try to look for myself too then, so that i know hows your struggle ... go norali gooooo...
Exellent photos. I want to go there too!!!
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