Blogs from Belgium, Europe - page 4

The Siege of Bastogne was an engagement in December 1944 between American and German forces at the Belgian town of Bastogne as part of the larger Battle of the Bulge and today Finn took us to the Battle of The Bulge Monument. The views of the surrounding countryside, in which some of the fiercest fighting during WWII occurred were widespread and looked even more special with beautiful shades of autumn. The shape of the building is a Star with all 50 States inscribed on it & the Insignia of participating battalions are shown on the walls, representing the 76,890 killed and wounded during December 1944–January 1945 German offensive. Also located within the memorial is a chapel/crypt, with mosaic triptych to represent 3 religions Judaism, Catholicism and Protestantism. There is also a museum which Finn had visited ... read more

Brussels Two visits today in daylight and at night. As beautiful as it is during the day for me at night the city looks even more stunning especially the Grand Place. Brussels is the administrative, commercial, and financial heart of Belgium, and the majority of services and institutions of national importance are based in the city. The city is bilingual, and in all spheres of public life Flemish and French are used side by side. UNESCO Grand Place. The square "illustrates in an exceptional way the evolution and achievements of a highly successful mercantile city of northern Europe at the height of its prosperity". It has been a marketplace since the 12th century and it was increasing lined by houses and market halls, which are still mostly built of wood. The Gothic City Hall was built ... read more

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VERY breezy today and a little damp. To be honest I can cope with the wet much better than the wind. Today we went through Waddington to Bashal Town, round the TT circuit and out to Mitton, up to Micklehurst Farm, round Rabbit Lane to Bashal Eaves and home. (It was more about getting the miles in and staying on the bike!) Out virtual route was leaving Ronse across more rolling hills, spotting horses and farmland. At one stage the road suddenly stopped at a river and there was no bridge but a very small car ferry that was going backwards and forwards across the river with vehicles and passengers. Today we passed out of Belgium and over the border into France. On route we were struggling to find a Bakery, or Supermarket, to buy some ... read more

Best EU Higlihghts I enjoyed before the Pandemic are! 1.Enjoyed air connection through Dublin, Ireland which I'm excited to go back to Ireland the following year 2. Got a Riga, Latvia Passport Stamp when I arrive to Latvia! 3. Got a passport stamp on my boarding pass in Russia Transit! 4. Enjoyed seeing just the mountains of Switzerland and Germany! I was only in the Switzerland-Germany Border to just see the mountains of the airport but that was something! 5. I enjoyed seeing UK London Bell! 6. Santorini, Greece Beaches! 7. Portugal Fresh Air as I got out of the airport and saw so many people! 8. Italy's Favorite Colosseum! 9. Brussels, Belgium Chocolate! 10.Blue Lagoon in Iceland! 11.Enjoyed seeing France's Countryside! 12. Enjoyed seeing Barcelona's Art in Spain!... read more