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
With a gleam of sunshine it looks the perfect place in which to unwind.
ReplyDeletewith the emphasis on 'sunshine', indeed.. we have not had enough the last few days although the temperatures are very comfortable for the season
DeleteYou are right to escape. The shopping now in the city is really hectic.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
and the worst is yet to come..:)
DeleteHet is daar prachtig zie ik. Gelukkig Nieuw jaar
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place and one we probably all would enjoy as this busy season draws to a close! Lovely pics as always, Anni! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
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.
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! :)
that is what I am aiming for, Kristie, that long walk to reflect!
Deletehappy New Year!
Those are beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteHallo Anni,
ReplyDeleteHet land van Ernest Claes en "De Witte" :-)
Prettig en veilig feest vanavond!
Frans
Inderdaad, Claes en De Witte
DeleteIk ben van plan er nog eens op fotoreportage te gaan
Tot volgend jaar!