Of all the cities I have visited, Kyoto was the most romantic. It was a beautiful time, and I hope to be back some day.

I had the strangest thing back when I was a hospital volunteer. It was my job to transport patients from their rooms to radiography and back. I got a note which told me to pick up mrs. So-and-so from room nr. whatever. I got there, and asked a nurse for mrs So-and-so who was not in her room.

It is a gradual process, which has so far led to the country being split into 3 federal states with some degree of independence. There are some Flemish nationalists who are pushing for full independence, but they have gotten quieter in recent years. So, I think it’s unlikely to happen. But, you never know.

It’s a blink or you’ll miss it thing.

I hope you are right, but time will tell.

I think the Dutch royals have sense of humour. But, there is a law against insulting the king. It’s very rarely used, but it does exist.

It’s not like Philippe is super popular, especially not in Flanders! But that is probably exactly why there is such a strong response from the royal family themselves. With little support of the Flemish majority, and a country that is at real risk of falling apart, they are not in a strong position.

it’s good to see Gillian get credit for how good she is. One of the most versatile actresses in the business.

So you are one of the ones that think that women should just smile more and be judged by how visually pleasing their dresses are. And number 7, she’s not a first lady- she’s a proper queen. She does not have to smile for you bitch. Though I have actually met her (I’m a Belgian citizen), and she’s very smart and…

*But we’ve done it this way since Mozart wrote the whole thing in 1791! Why are those Americans telling us to change this now? *grumble* Cultural imperialism!*

Those carabinieri. Do they hire them for their good looks or what?

Brussels North is pretty creepy isn’t it...With the prostitution and everything. And Midi isn’t much better. Not that I’ve ever experienced any trouble there, but I don’t hang around there longer than strictly necessary.

Yeah, it’s interesting. When this started I couldn’t believe it. Putting soldiers in the streets seemed like a border crossed. But the strange thing is- You realize they are just human being doing their jobs, and in the end I watch for the police more, because they can fine me for jaywalking and these boys in green…

I live in Belgium...When I see another mass shooting in the US I’m grateful I live here, where ill intended people have a hard time getting their hands on guns. I live in a city where I can walk the streets without any risk of dying by a random stray bullet. If I lived in the US, I would look over my shoulder more…

Mustelids are terrifying. This is a very small member of the family, the weasel, repeatedly attacking a much larger sea gull.

I’ve had an earlier model for 6 years now, and it sure works for me.

I’ve had an earlier model for 6 years now, and it sure works for me.

Yes. You should have. Cunt.

Brussels.

This needs more Dead can Dance.

What I look for is clothes that flatter me, and that I can ride a bicycle in. That’s another thing I noticed the times I tried to shop at Forever 21. When I found something that appealed to me, it always turned out to have strange holes in unexpected places, impossibly short skirts, haphazard splits....Look I am a…