a visit to the royal greenhouses
A friend of my mother's had given her a tip to visit the royal greenhouses at Laeken, in a suburb of Brussels. Unfortunately, my mom's springtime visit did not coincide with the opening of the greenhouses to the public, which only happens for three weeks each year. However, I did follow the recommendation and made... Continue Reading →
hallerbos, the magical bluebell forest
After the long, gray days of winter, spring in Belgium is a welcome reprieve. In fact, the flowers here are absolutely incredible! I had read about Hallerbos, a forest that becomes carpeted in bluebells each spring. Depending on the weather, the best time to visit the forest for the bluebells can be anywhere from the end... Continue Reading →
kitchen cables 