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Old 02-19-2018, 02:37 AM #201
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That is great Icehouse
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I was offered a new job this week (damn head hunters), so don't be surprised if I show up in Belgium one of these days. Hope you have a spare bedroom....
We do, and always welcome. We are used to having a friend "from your region" over here - he calls it couch-surfing.

Sounds exciting!
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We do, and always welcome. We are used to having a friend "from your region" over here - he calls it couch-surfing.

Sounds exciting!
Can I come too if I promise not to whine?
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Wide-O, out of curiosity, how far are you from Brussels? That is a place I always wanted to see. Is it all that?
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SecondChances, I have been to Brussels a couple of times.

I enjoyed my trips; they do yummy chips and mussels as well as beer (not any more for me of course).
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Can I come too if I promise not to whine?
If you promise to feed the pets.

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Wide-O, out of curiosity, how far are you from Brussels? That is a place I always wanted to see. Is it all that?
I live about 35 km/22 miles out of Brussels. Don't forget, Belgium is so small, the longest drive you can possibly take from the North Sea coast to the Germany/Luxembourg border is about 270km/167miles.

If you are into architecture, Brussels is indeed a fabulous city to visit. There is so much history there. Museums a plenty as well, as is good food. I've lived there for 7 years as a student and I loved it. It's a very international place given that it's the seat of the EU and most European institutions. Yet it's a lot smaller than you would imagine if you are from the US. They have about 1.2 million inhabitants, which would make it a tiny city in the US.

There is a unique Facebook group - I don't even think you have to be a member - about the history of Brussels, with old pictures, paintings, maps... you can spend hours just browsing through them. Link is: Bruxelles autrefois, Bruxelles disparu - Home | Facebook

Before that I lived in Mechelen (18km/11miles from Brussels), which used to be the capital of Europe in the Middle Ages. Again, if you are into history and old buildings, a fascinating place to wander around.

After the UK, the first ever railroad built on the mainland was between Brussels & Mechelen.

Also, given that just about every other country in the world has invaded Belgium there's a lot of military history too. A visit to Flanders Fields, and all those mass cemeteries is sure to make you see your own life into perspective...

And from Brussels, it takes you 1h50min* by (high speed) train to get to Amsterdam, 1h22min to London and 1h50mins to Paris, so it's quite a good base camp if you want to see a few European cities.

* when all tracks are finished, these times will even drop to about 1 hour in the near future...
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as well as beer (not any more for me of course).
Yeah, I left that part out. Inbev - the largest brewer in the world - has its roots in (and is still partly owned by) Belgium.
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I just want to drive on the Autobahn....
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I just want to drive on the Autobahn....
It's fun. And pretty safe. Mind you: when they say 120 km/h (not all stretches are unlimited) you better stick to it, as the German police does not play around.

My car goes to 274km/h (true measuring - 285 on speedo) FWIW.

Also fun while you are there: a trip to the Nurburgring. It's a public toll road with no speed restrictions. Best to keep it easy at first though, it's rather...um ... unforgiving.

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Been there about 15 times. 300 meters height difference from highest to lowest point. Quite the roller-coaster. Bit of a hate love relation as it's absolutely the nicest track you can ever drive, but also lost a friend there, and many friends totaled their cars there too. And when you crash, you also have to pay for the damage to the armco... Ask me how I know.
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I have driven the autobahn but was not impressed. I guess that is a guy thing. It is the history, architecture, and museums of Brussels that appeal to me. Perhaps someday.
Wide-O, sounds like you live in a truly lovely area with much culture and natural beauty. You are fortunate indeed.
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