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10 things the sun brings to Belgium

13/6/2016

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1. ​Terraces

“Look, the sun is shining! We must have a drink outside!” In Flanders they call it “een terrasje doen” when they go to a bar and sit outside. We must eat outside too. Study, work, read a book or simply sit under the gorgeous sun.

2. White wine
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3. Barbecues

Back home we used to barbecue whenever we felt like it, usually on Sundays. Since I moved here I learned to associate (and appreciate) barbecues to sunny and warm days.  It’s just so nice to be outside, drinking a cold beer and grilling.

4. Beer Festivals

Take a look at this blog post and learn all about the best beer festivals in Belgium this year. 

5. Cyclists

Belgians love their bikes. I bike to work every day, through sun and rain (and often hail), but in spring and summer I see more and more cyclists on the streets and more and more Sunday bikers, as I call them. You know, those people in tight outfits and skinny bicycles.
It’s also time for cycling events, like the Ronde van Vlaanderen and the Tour de France. They watch that like Brazilians would watch a soccer final!
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6. Asparagus
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Here is one way to eat them: White Asparagus a la Flamande. 

7. Ice-cream trucks

They bring joy and remind you that those dark cold days are over. Until next winter.

8. Runners

It’s time to get out, get some fresh air and shed the winter pounds.

9. Sunburn 
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10. Sports events

Marathons, Fun Runs, cycling tours with a beer at the end, yoga at the park, it’s all happening, folks. Check your city schedule if you’d like to participate.

How about you? How are you enjoying the warmer days? 

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Alejandra link
15/6/2016 09:09:23 pm

Hey Ana..! nice list.!

I'm really enjoying the warmer days too..! What I like the most is not having to wear 20 layers of clothes.. and going to the park when it's sunny :).. or having a cold Leffe in a terras.

In all my years in Belgium I haven't been to a beer festival... shame on me..! I will make sure I check if I can still catch one this year :)

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Ana Elisa
17/6/2016 12:31:50 pm

Hi Alejandra!

Yes! Not wearing layers is also one of my favorite things about spring and summer :)

Try to go to a beer festival and let us know how it was!

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Lynn
29/6/2016 06:40:03 pm

Yes, a terrasje doen can be very nice. ;)

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