Brussels

On 18th of November ISN organized the journey to Brussels.

First we visited the ATOMIUM, building which Brussels is very famous for.

We also checked it inside and took marvelous photos from the top sphere.

Mini Europe was the tourist attraction just next to the atomium but instead of going there, we just took a photo from above ;)

Inside looks a lil' bit like sexmission, isn't it?:)

The center of the city itself was very very nice, first thing we did, was a visit in the Museum of history of Brussels. We couldn't take the photos, so there's nothing more to see, beside the front facade. On the photo below also old town can be seen (Grote Markt)
We also took a photo of a sculpture of Manneken Pis, a small peeing boy, which is a beloved symbol of Brussels (I don't know why, for me it's just another peeing fountain...). But people are crazy about this small detail of architecture. Enjoy.

We visited museum of chocolate, where we could also try some chocolates, see how an old man makes it and read a bit about the cocoa nuts and see the chocolate sculptures. Of course we couldn't take a photos inside.

Modern underground station (these metal pipes are constructed in a special way to unable them movement, but as I was standing there for 5 min , I didn't notice any movement..)

There are plenty of tiny streets in the old town, with many bars and restaurants. Waiters were almost pulling our hands to invite us to eat something in their restaurants, promising free drinks or second meal on house. Freaky!!!

Two bars which are called with my two favorite words: Copacabana (like 4 km long beach in Brasil) and Papillon (what means "butterfly" - the title of my favourite movie, based on the book, true story).

Beautiful St. Michael's Cathedral, looks like ideal place for wedding.

We were also in the beautiful shopping mall

Old England Store -Designed and constructed from 1898-99, with Paul Saintenoy as the architect. After years of neglect and losing much of its Art Nouveau detailing, this former department store has undergone a stunning renovation, reopening as a Musical Instrument Museum in 2000 (source: internet)

In the end some random photos, I don't really remember what these buildings are. Probably I'll never know that, because ISN didn't provide any information about anything, so we were just passing some probably popular buildings not even knowing that. Whatever. SOme of them are below.

All in all - it was nice. But it was my last trip with crazy driver Martijn and ISN. PEACE!

One day of my life

I'll show You my examplary day, places I pass every day and places, which are part of my life here :)

It's really hard to wake up earlier than at 12., but sometimes you just have to leave your warm, comfortable bed.... ;]

FIrst view - buildings A - E

Few times a week I ride my bike to the university (6-7km). THere are two obstacles that you can encounter during thos journey: first is train bridge, when you have to cycle a lil bit upwards, there is really beautiful sight from the bridge, expecially when it's nice weather (cycling is really tough when it's blowing heavily - of course always againts your face - and raining), second is small hill, just in the end of the path below, which in totally flat Netherlands seems like a mountain! On my way I pass POLITIE building with cute sculpture of policeman, bus and train station, small roundabout with some monument and some nice buildings :)

Whole Radboud University constitutes quite huge campus, with several faculties and Hospital. I've read that it's the most green campus in Europe (but certainly one of the most green;]). The highest building in Nijmegen is blue building of (I guess) Social Sciences in the very campus , there are 18 floors, view from the top is amazing!

Photos from campus are below, don't let the appearances mislead You - sunny dayes are here very rare.

SOmetimes we have to settle some matters in External Relations Office:

and pay rent in SSHN :) (yes yes, 295 euros, can U belieeeeve thaat?!)

O'shea's Pool Night

Many people left, because it's fall break this week. We expected, that O'shea's will be empty as never before. We had little pre party in our flat. I proposed Mariona, that we can play pool (usually it's hard to play, cause lots of people are occupying tables without any breaks..).. and thought that T can't play, because of his hand...

Varun, Billy, me, Renee

We were really surprised when we saw T playing pool. WHat's more - he beat his brother several times. Well, I have to admit, that they play just as proffesionalists.

B and T. It turned out that with or without right hand T plays as good as always.

Yes, I should deffinitely learn something from Billy.

We left early, about 2. and had small after party in our flat.

Mariona as a peace fan ;]