Category Archives: New Year 2018

La barbacoa

Posted on 16/02/2018 by writingbrussels

Photo by Gabriela Cropper La escarcha brillaba sobre las baldosas de la rue Neuve y reflejaba los destellos de los miles de bombillas encendidas que adornaban fachadas y escaparates. Tenía que andar despacio para no resbalar, pero no le importaba, … Continue reading →

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Brussel’s Little Contradictions

Posted on 09/02/2018 by markrowancropper

“What I like möst about the Breeteesh” said my colleague as we all got in the lift to go for morning coffee, “is ze wonderful sense of humour.” The lift doors opened and the five of us made our way … Continue reading →

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Volver

Posted on 02/02/2018 by writingbrussels

Es una tarde de comienzos de otoño. Larga y nublada tarde, ensombrecida aún más por las altas copas de los plátanos que cierran el acceso al cielo en ese trecho de la avenida. Caminas con pies de plomo, con esa … Continue reading →

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Sinking Your Teeth Into A New Year

Posted on 26/01/2018 by writingbrussels

— “It was really lovely seeing you again” assured Kurt while he fumbled in his pockets to find his car keys. — “Yes we must see each other more often” Linda went on, already holding the handle of the car … Continue reading →

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Histoire de scouts

Posted on 19/01/2018 by writingbrussels

Après plus de dix années d’interactions intenses avec les Bruxellois, je ne saurais dire avec certitude ce que veut dire être Belge. Je sais seulement que je ne le suis toujours pas, malgré tous mes efforts d’intégration.

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