The Ultimate Guide to the More Than Five Famous Belgians a Journey
The ultimate guide to the more than five famous Belgians A journey across Brussels & the South of Belgium – Episode 1 Rue St André, Brussels © Jeanmart.eu/belgiumtheplaceto.be When a Belgian arrives in the UK for the delighted to complete in the near future first time, he or she does not necessarily (hence Episode I in the title). We Belgians expect the usual reaction of the British when are a colourful, slightly surreal people. they realise they are dealing with a Belgian: We invented a literary genre (the Belgian “You’re Belgian? Really?... Ha! Can you name strip cartoon) whose heroes are brilliant more than five famous Belgians?.” When we ambassadors of our vivid imaginations and then start enthusiastically listing some of of who we really are. So, with this Episode 1 our favourite national icons, we are again of Did you say Famous Belgians!? and, by surprised by the disbelieving looks on the presenting our national icons in the context faces of our new British friends.... and we of the places they are from, or that better usually end up being invited to the next illustrate their achievements, we hope to game of Trivial Pursuit they play with their arouse your curiosity about one of Belgium’s friends and relatives! greatest assets – apart, of course, from our beautiful unspoilt countryside and towns, We have decided to develop from what riveting lifestyle, great events, delicious food appears to be a very British joke a means and drink, and world-famous chocolate and of introducing you to our lovely homeland. beer - : our people! We hope that the booklet Belgium can boast not only really fascinating will help you to become the ultimate well- famous characters, but also genius inventors informed visitor, since..
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