Mountain country

I’ve recently come back from a bit of a break in the Ardennes; a most beautiful part of Belgium. A friend of mine referred to them as “Belgium’s mountain range”. But this, I find, is poetic license. The Ardennes could more accurately be described as exaggerated speed bumps.

But what the 'mountains' perhaps lack for in height, they make up for in beauty.

Picturesque villages of Durbuy, La Roche, Coo and Ninglispoo (which sounds more like something a rather nasty Ninglis would leave behind) but trust me, it’s beautiful.

Have a look (more photo’s on my Flickr pages):






I have also discovered several new and exciting Belgian beers. Ciney, Chimay, Rochefort, and Chouffe. In fact, so overwhelmed was I with Ciney, that I think it will be my new favourite. But, before my friends at Duvel get concerned, fear not. there's room in my life for two favourites. Good news for everybody.



It was a wonderful time – a bit touristy at times – but hey, it’s a beautiful part of the world, so it’s natural, I guess.

P.S. A visit to Plopsaland was also endured; where I went on the death-defying wheel of death bobsled ride. Screams are not mine. Really.