A delightful weekend chez Les Lempereur enjoying Brussels' discreet charms in the snow. What a curious town for the capital of Europe. What will become of it when the eurozone dissolves? Will Berlin take its place? A fascinating dinner with Annalisa and Ole, trading in diplomacy in Brussels for art in Manhattan and Rome, and the polymath Bernard. I don't think I've ever met someone so professionally dextrous - finance, big pharma, fashion, and now editor of artbooks and director of a fund that invests in art as an asset class. There are so many ways to make a living, or simply to live. And you, our hosts Pierre & Iris? Next time we see you, will it be in Indonesia? India? Warmer than either Brussels or Berlin... But what will become of little Jean and Louise's education? And after all, what's more important, primary education or university? And how do less-than-world-famous foreigners get into Eton after all? Reader replies welcome!
Brussels, we'll be back! Loved everything, the museums, children's stores, food, Saturday crazy party chez Benoit, and Pierre&Iris' wonderful flat + hospitality!
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ReplyDeleteFlo wrote with the exciting news!!! So thrilled for you all. What adventure awaits. I can't wait to follow your journey through your families beautiful lens.
Love your blog. Merry Christmas!!
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It's an adventure indeed. Almost feels like a time warp, having so much time on your hands. Although the old dictum applies... works expands to fill the time available. So we are scrambling to ensure it's filled with the adventurous, aesthetic or just plain fun.
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