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Fete de L'Iris

5/10/2015

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  Mothers are always special, so we honor them with their very own special day. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our followers who are mothers, the very happiest of Mother's Day.

  This Mother's Day also happens to fall on the same weekend that Brussels celebrates the Iris Festival (Fete de L'Iris). Ever since the federalization of Belgium in 1989, Brussels has held this festival to commemorate the region's official emblem. In over 30 different locations throughout the city, this annual get-together includes street parties, concerts, and a food truck festival.

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One of the several musical performances encountered across the city.
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Even the fountains were decorated.
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Someone let the ostriches out of the zoo in order to participate in the celebrations.
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For the children, face painters were ubiquitous.
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On this special day, the Royal Order of St. George's Crossbowmen opened their doors to visitors.
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Is he out to hunt the ostriches?
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Crossbows at the ready!
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...And no celebration would be complete without a parade.
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Glenn Field
5/10/2015 11:59:25 am

Hi! Sorry it's been so long since I commented. Rough winter, ya know and lots of other stuff. But was thinking of you two and it still looks like you're having the time of your life!! Great! Dahlia and I are going on a cruise from Southampton, England to Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Norway this summer for our 30th anniversary. Anyway, keep posting...promise we'll check more often.

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Carl
5/10/2015 07:57:04 pm

Thanks Glen. We have been following the winter through the wx1box chat room. It looks like we got out just at the right time. Anyway, an early happy 30th anniversary to Dahlia and you. Enjoy your trip.

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joe
5/7/2018 06:48:22 am

your cool

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joeyboy
5/7/2018 06:49:08 am

your not mean don't let haters get to you

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    Carl and Lorraine  Aveni are two retirees planning on traveling through Europe for at least one year.

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