Antwerpen..my temporary home town

I reached Antwerp on 13th February 2006 and left on the 3rd of August. During this time I bonded with my sister and Brother in law, welcomed my Mira into the world, became closer to Jeroen's family, made some good (hopefully long term!) friends, learnt how to knit and cook, spent quality time with myself, got to know the city- streets and vibes and travelled to and from it a few times. Coming home to Thaliastraat after my trips around Europe was a delight.

This city came alive as the sun set later.. www.antwerpen.be
Click this link to see the nicest cafe I hung out at.. a few times...
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Belgium/Provincie_Antwerpen/Antwerp-358974/Restaurants-Antwerp-Wattman-R-1.html
You come across this when you walk down a gorgeous street with breathtaking art nouveau houses called Cogels Osylei, from Didi's place towards a nice square called Dageratplaats (lots of restaurants and cafes - all had my patronage).

How could I forget De Nacht Wenkels! I wish I had taken a photo of one. These were very handy at times when you didnt want to pay exorbitant prices for a drink in a bar and just wanted a few cans of Kriek to sip on while sitting along the Scheldt or in a square in the centre. Good times!

1. Manu, Jeroen, me, Eva and Martin at Wattman on a warm Saturday night
2. Didi and I in the Antwerp Botanical Garden
3. Eva, Manu, me and Jeroen enjoying a meal at Overrloed (Overflow!) at Dageratplaats