We’re only a few days away from Christmas so I’m taking a break from Fes to report to you live from the Belgian Christmas markets. At the moment I’m somewhat snowbound. Ice, snow and sleet take turns at this same window that greets me each morning–though by yesterday’s late afternoon the snow melted just in time… for me to watch …
C’mon Baby Light My Fire
 I’ve blogged before about how Namur has one of the most magnificent citadels left in the world. From the top of the hill you can see the entire city below, laid out along the Meuse River. Walking around the grounds amidst the medieval ruins is a walk back in time. In the summer the medieval festival is recreated here, …
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Brussels: 5 Museums and a Boy
 Brussels is not such a foreign city to me anymore, but I’ve never really had one free day there to wander around all the museums and sights at leisure till last Friday.  From my friend’s flat in Namur center, I take a 3-minute walk to the train station and head back to Brussels. A one-way ticket costs 7.70 Euros. …