The Archeological Site

Tongeren

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January 11th 2008
Today we went to nearby Tongeren. We had plans to meet friends for dinner in Leuven but we thought we deserved/needed/craved one last little trip. We were going to bike to the station as usual but Jonathan had (another) flat tire. Even the bikes know it is time for us to hand in our gear, pack up our stuff and bust out of here. So, the bus to the train and a peaceful hour long ride to Tongeren. ... read more

Europe » Belgium

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Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions bet... ... read more