Brussels

Historically, the name originates from Old Dutch Bruocsella or Broeksel, meaning “settlement in the swamp”.

A beautiful composition of W.A.Mozart while entering the spring and celebration of Easter in all around the world with different traditions to Salut the Sun.

İt rained, it snowed, it hailed and it was always sunshine in all conditions what ever was happening. All four seasons in one and each day, here in Brussels.

i found a lovely composition of Mozart describing well this feelings in this piece of art.

The birds flying in the sky by singing their songs of freedom, of adventure, of discoveries.

“Blossoms are appearing on the new branches.”

Steve, a young Guy creatings Bubbles in the “Grand Place” to entertain the tourists. A street artist dressed like a Fool. Golden Suit and white make up. On the Floor, near by him, There was a cardboard and an open hat.

On the cardboard was written “ Money for Traveling”. He was bringing Beauty in the middle of the palace, only the child’s was amused by him and yes, me! I had this glowing bilboard message in my mind.

And here it was. What a coincidence.

I never remember how much i paid for travel, but experience it self was always priceless. Felt alive, Learnt. observed, Grown. Discover new worlds on each new person’s eyes.

“La Fin De Siecle”

I sat in a Local Restaurant called “ La Fin de siecle” and ask a Belgium bear and traditional Belgium Dish. I didn’t know the brands of this local beers, asked help from the waiter, describes my taste and let him choose for me.

Here the beer that he brought me.

Brugse Zot – “ Bruge Fool”

I was curiouse about the story of the beer and here it is:

The Legend of the “Brugse Zotten” (Bruges Fools) 

it said that, In 1488, the citizens of Bruges were unhappy with the strict rule of Emperor Maximilian of Austria. They revolted and held the emperor captive for months. Upon his release, Maximilian took revenge by banning all festivals, fairs, and celebrations in the city. To appease the emperor and regain permission to host their events, the people of Bruges organized a massive party in his honor. They also asked his permission to build a new zothuis (a “madhouse” or mental institution) Legend says Maximilian replied, “Close all the gates of Bruges and you have a madhouse!”. From that day on, the people of Bruges were jokingly nicknamed “Brugse Zotten” (Bruges Fools). 

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