Everyday life

All birds are descended from dinosaurs, but the chicken is genetically the most similar to a dinosaur. Anyone who has seen the film 'Jurassic Park' would not indicate the terrifying creatures, but of the animals still living, Tyrannosaurus rex is genetically closest to chickens and ostriches. It was previously known that birds descended from dinosaurs but bone research now shows that chickens and ostriches are more similar to the extinct giants than reptiles such as crocodiles and lizards.

iCapital 2020 European Capital of Innovation Leuven on September 24th Historical Town Hall Gruete Mèt in Leive, this is a car-free zone The ancient city hall is Leuven's pride and joy. It is also one of the most famous Gothic town halls in the world. The first stone was laid in 1439. The construction took thirty years and involved three master builders.

The artist Vic De Vos of Bonheiden carved the three beautiful signposts with the symbols of Mechelen in 1954. For decades the woodcarvings showed visitors the way to the most beautiful buildings and museums and were featured on tourist posters and postcards.They have withstood all weathers and were in bad shape. After renovation, everyone can admire them in all their glory in the streets again, for me it's a nice meeting place... Margareta of Austria on the Mechelse Schoenmarkt surrounded by the Merchant Houses and in the background the Saint~Rombouts cathedral anno 1452 Every year, 55.000 visitors climb 538 steps up to see a breathtaking panoramic view at 97 metres high

Snow field in the Park van Tervuren, Keizerinnedreef tree lined lane traffic free ~ A snowy landscape is not forever, the memory of it is already 46 years ago I cycled home from school in all weathers, the 6 km ride was amazing, every day I rode past the ponds and the museum, it did me good to breathe the pure oxygen it gave me a lot of energy. I like to remember the everyday beautiful things and it makes me very happy to be there again, all those beautiful memories come back as if it were yesterday, it was so nice because time flies, it is as if time has stood still here

Life is an eternal game of ups and downs and the beautiful days come and go again and again like ebb and flow ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Source Will Tura ~ de noorderwind Lyrics We do what people do at the sea ~ a lovely walk on the Ostend pier, breathe in the healthy sea air, watch the rushing waves of the North Sea in the north wind like this seagull at a safe distance on the beach of Ostend. View of the neighbouring seaside resort of Middelkerke from here ~ Beware the dangers of the sea The North Sea is a border sea of the Atlantic Ocean in northwestern Europe May the 15th 2023 ~ Coastal water cleaner than 30 years ago ~ the Salty Sea Climate is causing a lot of damage

Fishermen's wives welcome train passengers and tourists to seaside town The 'Fishermen's Women', the well-known sculpture group by the late Ostend artist August Michiels (1995) is located in front of the Ostend railway station anno 1838 in West~Flanders Belgium with Belgian Railway Station Clock on the Doverplein in Ostend : a coming and going

After weeks and months of heat wave ☔ rain fell over Belgium again accompanied by thunder and lightning and a rainbow, the sky is crying a sad day for everyone worldwide due to the obituary of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 2022 Straw dolls are popping up here and there in Flemish Brabant, playful figures made with rolls or bales of straw. The initiative comes from the Groene Kring, the organization of young farmers, who want to show that they are proud of their farming trade and they would like to continue like this in the future Teddy Bear Picnic Day is celebrated every year on 10 July September 9th National Teddy Bear Day intersection of the Langestraat with the Kleine Puystraat Neerijse Belgium

Historic Town Hall Leuven moeraseik (Quercus palustris) The ancient city hall is Leuven's pride and joy. It is also one of the most famous Gothic town halls in the world. The first stone was laid in 1439

March 29th Piano Day