Category Archives: landscapes

First carpets of wild flowers

Posted on 05/04/2021 by Patricia

April, 4th, 2021. In the nearby wood, the “Hallerbos”, the first carpets of wild flowers start covering the ground. The first visitors enjoy the scene whereas the forest rangers are on heavy guard!

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Spring in sight

Posted on 03/04/2021 by Patricia

March 28th, 2021, Brabant wallon. The wild flowers are first to bring their vivid colours into the otherwise pale wood. Spring is announced with the yellow lilies.

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High Fens

Posted on 03/10/2020 by Patricia

Sept., 2020. Our escape in coronatime to the upland of East Belgium, a nature reserve since 1957. A discovery (re-discovery) of amazing, complex and beautiful landscapes…

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The ridge of Vimy

Posted on 27/06/2020 by Patricia

June 26th, 2020. The journey lead us to an impressive memorial of World War I. This is the “Mémorial des Canadiens”, in memory to the 60.000 Canadian soldiers who died in the North of France, conceived and sculptured by Walter … Continue reading →

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The shacks of “Le Périgord noir”

Posted on 17/05/2020 by Patricia

2017-2019, Vallée de la Vézère, Dordogne, France. The sheperd’s huts or shacks can be found all over the black Périgord, they have different names (for example, “borie”) but, most correctly, they are named “les cabanes en pierres sèches”. These shacks … Continue reading →

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Spring in times of corona

Posted on 13/04/2020 by Patricia

April 11, 2020. Due to the restrictions, the nearby woods are emptied from the usual crowds of visitors and tourists… The splendour of the Hallerbos in spring is something we did not appreciate truly before, but discover now.

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Explore nature nearby…

Posted on 05/04/2020 by Patricia

Halle, March 29 – April 4, 2020. Walk, discover and explore the world in your closest neighbourhood is today’s message and motto. Some pretty pictures of these close-by experiences during the past week…

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Follow the river…

Posted on 08/03/2020 by Patricia

Vallée de la Vézère, Dordogne, France. Dec. 2015-2019. Follow the river as closely as possible as it may lead to ancient villages, medieval sites, and of course natural wonders…

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