Monthly Archives: June 2021

Pisa

Posted on 12/06/2021 by MountainTraveler

PISA, APRIL 2005, SEPTEMBER 2011 -  The tower of Pisa is maybe one of the best known landmarks in Europe or even in the world, but there is more to it than just the tower – which is by the way … Continue reading →

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Lucca

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LUCCA, APRIL 2005 - Arriving in Lucca is quite exciting. After a hour or so drive by bus from the Pisa ‘Galilei International’ airport, through an amazing and relaxing landscape, you encounter a well preserved medieval  town, with the many towers like beacons … Continue reading →

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Normandy

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NORMANDY, JULY 1991 / MAY 2004  Answer me quick – “what is the first thing you think about when I mention Normandy ? ” … right : world war II, D-Day, Utah and Omaha beach …  A history that is … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux

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BORDEAUX, MAY 2003 - The name appears on millions of bottles of wine, one would almost forget it is also the name of a town in France.  The place is crowded with cathedrals, statues and other monuments that remind you of its … Continue reading →

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Winter Landscapes

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FLANDERS, 1989 - I love snow.  The more, the better.  Maybe it is because I’m born in a winter with loads of snow, or just because people tend to love the things that are rare.  And for the last decade, snow has … Continue reading →

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Belgian forests in Autumn

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THE ARDENNES, NOVEMBER 2001 - Hiking in the Belgian Ardennes, the southern part of Belgium with some hilly terain and a lot of forests :  it’s one of my favorite weekend activities, and it can be a bit adventurous too !  … Continue reading →

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Sunny greetings from Belgium…

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BELGIUM, 2002 - Summertime…  For most people the time for holidays with the kids, being lazy, enjoying the nice weather…  If there is some nice weather.  Because in Belgium summers are very predictable : there will be sun or there will … Continue reading →

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Spring Time in Belgium

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FLANDERS, APRIL-MAY 2002 - When the temperatures rise and the days get longer, nature is awakening from its winter sleep. This years spring has been a exceptionnaly sunny and mild one, making the renewing of natural beauty even more enjoyable. It … Continue reading →

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