Friday, Belgium in mourning

Today a minute of silence has been taken to think about the victims of the accident in Switserland. All over the Dutch tv there were live broadcasts. There were some Dutch children involved in the accident but even if there were not, we sympatise with our neighbours. Today we think about those who lost their lives and those enjured during the horrific accident in a Swiss tunnel.

Attaque on Mosque in Brussels

Apparantly a suspect has been arrested. People involved in the mosque tell the press the Imam died trying to put out the flames. It is not clear yet how many people are hurt and/or died because of the attaque.

Halfvasten Stoet Maasmechelen 2012

Yesterday we went to Maasmechelen a town in Belgium. Since we are in the south of the Netherlands it is a 1 hour drive. There was a "halfvasten stoet". An international parade like carnaval.

It was a spectacular parade. The cars were very well put together and a sight for the eye! The kids were through the roof, they all went home with shoppingbags full of candy, toys, popcorn,pens.. If you are ever in the neighbourhood you should see this! It always takes places approximately two weeks before easter and it costs about 3 euro but it is well worth it!