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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Brussels Belgium is a very nice destination

The European Union has chosen Brussels as their home office and good reason.
It is a lively city with plenty to see including the World's Fair grounds.
They speak French and most speak English.
One thing of note: if you go with a twelve-year-old-boy, you will hit lots of pancake houses.  



 

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Scottish and English Guards

One  of the interesting things about culture is the use of uniforms.
The Swiss Guard at the Vatican are brightly decked out.
Above top is a Scottish Guard at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle.
The lower photo is of a Beefeater telling of the history of the Tower of London.
Other guards, such as at Buckingham, wear the large bear skin hat.
Don't be fooled. The real guards can be in plain clothes or military garb. 



 

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