I arrived in Brussels 10 days ago and ... wow...what an avalanche of impressions and emotions in various directions it has been!
First of all, there is the absolutely amazing home – a modern spacious loft with terrific view over the city - of my friends Ruben, Vif and Jef I am staying. Their warm and generous welcome is an angel’s gift. Jawel, Vifke, ge zijt mijnen saving angel – Villa Vif - Vive la vie, vivre sa vie – love you, you have no idea!
Wandering with my friends through car free Brussels on Sunday, discovering new stores, some galleries, artsy spots and corners with a “Venice Beach flair”, re-discovering my old neighborhood, how cool is that?
I meet their friends, some of my old friends, and even took a contemporary dance class with the same teacher of 18 years ago.
Attended the season’s opening event at Passa Porta, an international literary bookshop and salon in the centre of Brussels. Flemish writer/traveler Lieve Joris read from her work – inspired by her journeys through Africa and Asia -, followed by the avant-premiere of a documentary about her. Extremely inspiring. World traveler, can identify with very well!
One of the author’s quotes stuck me: “No matter where you go, you always (have to) take everything with you”.
Truth and wisdom revealing – welcome Brussels, welcome new chapter in my life!
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