December 30, 2012

Demerbroeken

                                        pictures by Graham
If you would like to get out of the city, away from the Christmas stress, the shopping madness or the hectic city days, and are looking for a quiet secluded area to spend new years eve or new years day, I know of no better place to go than the "Demerbroeken". A nature reserve, located about 60 kms to the East of Brussels, the Demerbroeken is in the Scherpenheuvel-Zichem area, along the river "Demer" which flows through the province of Brabant, its source being in Limburg, near Tongeren. 
You will more than likely be all by yourselves, as my local reporter Graham was the other day. His photos hopefully reveal the peace and quiet that I'm talking about.
http://www.demerbroeken.be/
http://demerbroeken.com/ (soundtrack)
http://www.natuurpunt.be/natuurgebied-demerbroeken_236.aspx
http://www.toerismevlaamsbrabant.be/bezoeken/bezienswaardigheden/natuurgebied-demerbroeken/index.jsp

11 comments:

  1. With a gleam of sunshine it looks the perfect place in which to unwind.

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    1. with the emphasis on 'sunshine', indeed.. we have not had enough the last few days although the temperatures are very comfortable for the season

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  2. You are right to escape. The shopping now in the city is really hectic.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  3. Het is daar prachtig zie ik. Gelukkig Nieuw jaar

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  4. Beautiful place and one we probably all would enjoy as this busy season draws to a close! Lovely pics as always, Anni! Happy New Year!!

    Sylvia

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  5. Beautiful nature reserve, Anni! I'm sure there are more than a few of us who would have liked to escape to this tranquil place during the Christmas rush! Ha I think a nice long walk would be lovely on New Year Day, a reflection of the past year and thoughts of the new one.

    Warm wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! :)

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    1. that is what I am aiming for, Kristie, that long walk to reflect!
      happy New Year!

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  6. Hallo Anni,
    Het land van Ernest Claes en "De Witte" :-)
    Prettig en veilig feest vanavond!
    Frans

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    1. Inderdaad, Claes en De Witte
      Ik ben van plan er nog eens op fotoreportage te gaan
      Tot volgend jaar!

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