... and so were 10 other cities in Belgium to celebrate the beginning of a week of festivities due to the 175 anniversary of the existance of Belgium.
Some brave Karibu members where there and joined the dance.

the dance.

Sunday June 26
City visit to Mechelen

Programme
- we meet at parking 1 (building A, Campus Drie Eiken) at 10:15 a.m. and leave for Mechelen by bus. Arrival around 11:00 a.m.
- with English speaking guides we take a walk along the most important historical buildings in Mechelen, dating from the Burgundian era: Saint-Rumbold's Cathedral, the former palace of Margaret of Austria, the Royal Carillon School, the "Hof van Busleyden" (Court of Busleyden), the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
- lunch break from 1 p.m. (bring a picnic)
- in the afternoon: visit to the “Vrijbroekpark” (with big rose garden)
see www.vrijbroekpark.be
- drink offered by Karibu
- 5 p.m.: leave Mechelen; arrival at Campus Drie Eiken around 5:30

Price: € 4 per person (this includes the bus, the guided walk and park entrance fee, free drink).

Only 50 people can join. Want to come?

- we meet at parking 1 (building A, Campus Drie Eiken) at 10:15 a.m. and leave for Mechelen by bus. Arrival around 11:00 a.m.
- with English speaking guides we take a walk along the most important historical buildings in Mechelen, dating from the Burgundian era: Saint-Rumbold's Cathedral, the former palace of Margaret of Austria, the Royal Carillon School, the "Hof van Busleyden" (Court of Busleyden), the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
- lunch break from 1 p.m. (bring a picnic)
- in the afternoon: visit to the “Vrijbroekpark” (with big rose garden)
see www.vrijbroekpark.be
- drink offered by Karibu
- 5 p.m.: leave Mechelen; arrival at Campus Drie Eiken around 5:30

Price: € 4 per person (this includes the bus, the guided walk and park entrance fee, free drink).

Only 50 people can join. Want to come?

Saturday April 30

A relaxing day out with the whole Karibu group? Domein Bokrijk offers us the ideal mix of culture, nature and relaxation, with the vibrant 19th century Open Air Museum , magnificent gardens and the biggest playground in Flanders. We hope the weather will be dry and sunny. It's going to be a day to remember. See
http://www.limburg.be/bokrijk/eng/index.html

Price: € 5 per person (this includes the bus, the Open Air Museum entrance fee,
guides, coffee/tea and desert).

Only 50 people can join. Want to come? Then register asap with Martine Depauw

magnificent gardens and the biggest playground in Flanders. We hope the weather will be dry and sunny. It's going to be a day to remember. See
http://www.limburg.be/bokrijk/eng/index.html

Price: € 5 per person (this includes the bus, the Open Air Museum entrance fee,
guides, coffee/tea and desert).

Only 50 people can join. Want to come? Then register asap with Martine Depauw

Bloso Centrum Herentals

End Augustus 1944, Antwerp got liberated by the allies. The Germans had to flee away.
Till that time they occupied a fort that they used as a prisoner camp, later an "interrogation camp" and pass through location to put people on transport towards other camps of which only a few would return.
Those who stayed in Breendonk were risking their lifes too. How many died here is not for certain, but it must be many.

The pictures of the album so far are from my trip early this year in March ( http://public.fotki.com/Irisbe/belgium-1/visitors/leroy_visiting_in_2004/visit_to_breendonk/ ). The ones I took from the people joining today will be posted later on. Give me a week or so :)

and pass through location to put people on transport towards other camps of which only a few would return.
Those who stayed in Breendonk were risking their lifes too. How many died here is not for certain, but it must be many.

The pictures of the album so far are from my trip early this year in March ( http://public.fotki.com/Irisbe/belgium-1/visitors/leroy_visiting_in_2004/visit_to_breendonk/ ). The ones I took from the people joining today will be posted later on. Give me a week or so :)

We were lucky with the weather! We had a great packed program and great company!
In one sentence I think it was a perfect day. I hope you all enjoy!
If you want to be informed on next activities by e-mail, send your mail adress to
karibu@fotki.com

e-mail, send your mail adress to
karibu@fotki.com