Weekend at the coast

Now that most of the corona measures have been lifted (in Flanders at last, the situation is still bad in Brussels and parts of Wallony), we are free to go wherever we want (at least when in the EU) without tests and often without facemasks. We only need to wear a facemask on general transport (train, bus, tram), in the hospital, and a few other exceptions. But we can enter a shop once more without that bothering mask as of the 1st of this month.

We came to the seaside last Friday, to enjoy the beautiful days predicted by the weather bureau. And indeed, yesterday was a magnificent sunny day, with high temperatures. It was so nice that we could wash some clothes and hang them outside to dry.  We made a walk in the afternoon, enjoyed a terrace (with a Brussels waffle) and did some shopping. Losing weight is nice (especially when you don't have to do a thing to gain it) - can you imagine, going from a size 44 to a mere 38? - but it's rather costly! First I had to buy different sizes of new jeans and skirts, then came the bra's and now it's the t-hirts and sweaters. The positive thing is that my sister is also losing some weight, and that my size 44 clothes fit her now (she come down from a size 46). 

When Chris takes her pension in September 2023, we'll be able to come here more often and also whenever we like. Now we still have to take into account the school holidays. Our flat here is well situated. We face south, i.e. the sunside, and overlook the hinterland and part of the harbour of Zeebrugge. More interesting in our view than looking out over the North Sea. This facing south also has the advantage that in winter, when there is sun, we don't need heating. This saves energy. Also, the entrance of the building is on the promenade. A big supermarket is at 5 minutes from the flat, and a doctor and dentist are also quite near. Lots of advantage when you are growing older!

Today looks like a nice day as well. Probably we'll take another walk in the afternoon, and then enjoy our dinner. Chris is a good cook and what she prepares is just as good as in many a restaurant. Today is a tournedos steak with a sauce of blue cheese and portwine, accompanied by stewed witlof and with little pineapple fries ( sort of potato in the form of a pineapple). And of course, a good glass of wine!