The Corner Cafe'

One of these days we will no longer be living in Belgium and for the record, I don't want to forget some important things, both good and not as good, about living here. 

Today it's the cafe'.

The cafe' is more of an experience in Belgium than a place.  Going out for coffee or a beer or a glass of wine is something to be savored.  Rather than entertain friends in your home for drinks, the cafe' is where they often meet. 

It's also been one of our favorite things to do here.  On a beautiful day, it's nearly impossible to find a seat at a local cafe', but we can't resist trying.  Belgians are like turtles - when the sun comes out, they are out basking in it. 

This cafe' is a couple of blocks from our house.  Within 15 minutes or less, we can walk from our house to no less than 50 cafes like this one.

This is the Grote Markt (in the center of the city) and this is typical for a sunny day in Hasselt.

Even as the days grow shorter and the weather turns cool, the cafe' is still the place to be.  You can see the heaters on the walls to keep an open terrace nice and cozy.

I think I need one of those heaters for our own house!

This cafe' and hotel is also a few blocks from our house.  It is just a five minute walk and one of our favorite places to have a drink.

They are also very prepared with heaters even on the umbrellas!

The corner cafe'.  Definitely one of the things I will miss the most about Belgium.