Grote Markt in the Belgian capital Brussels is surrounded by spectacularly beautiful architecture, especially after dusk. The ancient cobblestoned streets around the square are lined with fascinating cafes, although vegetarian fare is (available but) limited. During the annual flower festival a massive mural of flower petals fills almost the entire square.
Belgium is famous for its chocolate!
This beautiful town is the 'Venice of Belgium.' There are pretty canals and old stonework everywhere ...
The Diamond-trading capital of the world, Antwerp has an interesting history. A giant used to inhabit this castle on this major river route to the ocean. He would cut off the hand of anybody who refused to pay his toll. He was finally killed by a roman legionary.
I think this is where he used to keep people waiting until he had time to cut their hands off. He must have been a busy man. After all, it was a busy river.
The countryside during a cold-snap at the end of 2005. That tiny thing is the sun. It was about -2C.
