Stille Zaterdag
April 11, 2009
On Stille Zaterdag, Silent Saturday, Church bells do not ring in Flanders. Children believe they have flown off to Rome in order to bring back Easter eggs and scatter them over the town.
For our Easter Saturday we wandered through the town. We walked through the farmers' market, buying a quiche from our regular quiche man, have the baker pick out a loaf of bread for us and place it in Lydia's trolley, and pick out the fruit and vegetables from farmers with dirt still encrusted on their hands. The flowers were blooming, the town was pretty and we told each other over and over again how lucky we are to be living this life.
Oddly, the Church bells still rang today... does this mean the children will get no eggs tomorrow?
For our Easter Saturday we wandered through the town. We walked through the farmers' market, buying a quiche from our regular quiche man, have the baker pick out a loaf of bread for us and place it in Lydia's trolley, and pick out the fruit and vegetables from farmers with dirt still encrusted on their hands. The flowers were blooming, the town was pretty and we told each other over and over again how lucky we are to be living this life.
Oddly, the Church bells still rang today... does this mean the children will get no eggs tomorrow?
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The Easter Folklore Festival
Paasfeesten Leuven runs over the Easter weekend every year in Leuven. It is a Folklore festival, and each year different countries participate. This year Spain, Germany, Portugal and Serbia were the guests.
By chance we noticed the parade down Diestsestraat of the four countries, each dressed in traditional costume. The countries then separated and entertained bypassers in different streets before joining again for a demonstration of folkloric traditions in front of the old town hall. Lydia was particularly impressed by the German flag twirlers.
By chance we noticed the parade down Diestsestraat of the four countries, each dressed in traditional costume. The countries then separated and entertained bypassers in different streets before joining again for a demonstration of folkloric traditions in front of the old town hall. Lydia was particularly impressed by the German flag twirlers.
Best ice-cream in Leuven
Maestro Gelato is the most central place to get ice-cream, right in the middle of the sights. Luckily, James put me onto this new place, 't Galetji, which is only a few minutes walk away. Today we were wandering near by, and with the sun out heating up Leuven it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try out this tip.
I have to say, the ice-cream is far better than Maestro Gelato, in fact I would say it is the best ice-cream I have had in Leuven. I tried chocolate and berry yoghurt, while Lydia had cookies and cream. All were delicious.
I have to say, the ice-cream is far better than Maestro Gelato, in fact I would say it is the best ice-cream I have had in Leuven. I tried chocolate and berry yoghurt, while Lydia had cookies and cream. All were delicious.
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