A bit of video from the Gasometer, to give an impression of the building.
If you look closely, you will see a small light going up or down, that would be the elevator…
Deutschland… April 19, 2012
Wir sind wieder zu Hause!
I had to persuade the Man to go, since he had a nasty cold, but I thought, it won’t be worse in Germany than here.
So off we went, and we have no regrets. We had sun every day!
We enjoyed the luxurious breakfast buffet at the hotel, which always helps to start every day in a good mood.
We went to an exhibition in the Gasometer, an old industrial building, now put to a new use.
I loved the building, and the exhibition, photographs of the wonders of the world “Magische Orte”, was indeed magical.
In the center of the 100 meter building was an enormous tree sculpture. Check out the site to see it.
There was a small elevator on the side of the building, and we went all the way up! (holding on tightly to the railing, but we went!)
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My German wasn’t too bad, but when hesitating, people tend to switch to English quite quickly. Schade!
Surprise! March 22, 2012
Surprise, surprise!
One moment I am busy with the details regarding a birthdaysurprise (think Germany, hotel, dinner, shopping etc), the next moment the birthday boy comes home with a sling.
He bumped with his bike into someone who suddenly decided to cross the street, and this sent him flying in the air.
Oh dear.
I guess he won’t be able to drive to Germany in four days…
((((
Couldn’t resist… March 31, 2011
…these macarons.
I have no clue whether they are good, but how bad can it be when it contains vanilla, mocca and chocolate?
Purchased… March 29, 2011
Purchased while on short vacation:
The Runaway Jury by John Grisham 
According to a certain someone, this is the best Grisham…
ICYB picture June 20, 2010
I took this picture from the ICYB online profile, I still need to look through my own pictures.
Taschen store…. June 17, 2010
This morning, after enjoying a cup of coffee in the sun, I have purchased several books at the Taschen store in Brussels.
They had a sale as of 11:00, with 50-75% discount!
And after that, I had to carry the load on the train, together with my pretty heavy suitcase.
But it was worth it!!
Brussels! June 16, 2010
Brussels
I’m in Brussels now, but I’m too tired to think of much to say other than that it’s great to be here.
the atmosphere on the street is great, lots going on, some football cheer in the streets (no clue who won, Romania?)
Spoke to lots of important people this evening at a fancy dinner (some ate austrich!), and I think my mission is complete here.
p.s. we know the Belgian Frietkot, a small stand that sells fries on the street, but today I have seen for the first time a 
Snails stand.
Pack my suit-case… June 11, 2010
Which suit-case to pack?
The first part of the trip is 4 hours, including a busdrive, and getting off and on three trains.
No matter which suitcase I take, I think the key phrase will be `travel light`.
