'The return to Paris'

It was very nice to visit Paris again after quite a few years. Aside having a wander around they city and sitting in their cafe, we also made our way to Giverny checking out Monet's garden and pond - it was a beautiful day - perfect excursion!








Monet's house















Vernon station, 45min train ride from Paris, where we catched a bus to Giverny village.










The weather was very nice so we decided to spend our time mostly outdoor. No strolling through galleries (for once!), yet a quick walk around The Louvre wasn't missed.







The day (above) does look much better than during my first visit (right, May 2002), doesn't it?

Dayout to Amsterdam

A few hours train ride North from Brussels, there goes the Dutch capital Amsterdam. I had a good time wandering around the lively city, the highlight was a visit to Anne Frank's house where the Jewish family was hiding during WWII.

Since it was a sunny warm day, I spent most of my time there outdoor.





'Almost Venice,' houses by a canal.

















Something very Amsterdam to do, renting a bike cycling around the city. I didn't do that, yet managed to get lost on foot anyway!
















The Van Gogh Mesuem, south of the city, housed an extensive collection of his work; famous ones are 'The Bedroom' and 'Sunflower'.

Oh by the way, as you may have already realised the man having a snooze by his bike is just a prop. :)





A gothic architecture next door to Anne Frank's house.

























'Amsterdam Centraal'












Living by a canal, or actually given the fact that I found this corner while I got lost wandering out my map, it perhaps was their Amstel river.

Atomium, Brussels

Atomium, a monument of the World Fair 1958 reopened in 2005. I missed it when I last visited Brussels in January, this time it was a hit! Cool building, with mini-Europe nearby.