Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 13hI´m in heaven... Hop Hemel (Hop Heaven). Three tasters. #smallbearsneedbeer 160
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 13hOur favourite street art is by Smug. He created a huge painting on a block of flats in the city centre. This is a detail from a mural in a car park. A cute little rat. #bearinBelgium #streetart 160
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 16hWe’re in Hasselt, following a street art trail. In the Beguinage, you can climb a tower. There are peepholes in the stairwell, giving you a bird’s eye view of the street art. #bearinBelgium #streetart 060
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The weather has taken a turn. It really feels autumnal now. The perfect time for a comforting soup and a nice glass of red wine. #bearinBelgium 250
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026It's the last day of our little holiday. Human had to pop out for some errands and it's started to rain, so I'm taking some time to reminisce about yesterday's exhibition. #bearinBelgium 270
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026In the mid-19th century, the Hubertus Galleries, designed by architect Jan Pieter Cluysenaar, were the longest, tallest and most beautiful shopping arcade in the world, with the greatest amount of natural light thanks to their enormous 200-metre-long glass roof. #bearinBelgium 150
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026We appreciate the style because it’s straightforward. At first glance, it appears simple, but there’s a lot of depth to it. These are some of our favourites. #jeanbrusselmans #bozar 040
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026A retrospective of the painter Jean Brusselmans (1884–1953) at Bozar. He translates his deep connection with the Brabant landscape and his austere way of life into an authentic and recognisable visual language at the crossroads of abstraction and figuration. #bearinBelgium #art 1110
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Such a lovely, sunny October day. Some more mushrooms. Chlorophyllum rhacodes and Amanita muscaria. #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun 120
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026We saw lots of fungi along the way. This is the common mica ink cap (Coprinellus micaceus). #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun 030
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Today we’re going for a walk in the Heverlee Woods. In the woods, there are sculptures by the artist Ad Wouters, carved from dead or dying oak trees. This is the Troll. As a playful touch, he has carved a cute teddy bear on the back. #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun 130
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The tenth edition of Kunstuur in Mechelen. An hour of enjoying paintings and stories. #bearinBelgium 130
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Cake and beer in the sunshine on the terrace. #bearinBelgium #smallbearsneedbeer 271
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Balat’s greenhouses and pavilions were both aesthetic and technical masterpieces. The Balatkas (Crown Greenhouse) at Meise Botanical Garden was his first major project, followed by iconic structures such as the Royal Greenhouses at Laeken. #bearinBelgium 030
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Ode to the Winter Garden: Inspired by Balat. Artists pay a visually striking tribute to Balat’s architecture. Through three-metre-high prints of their artworks, they demonstrate how the light, rhythm and elegance in his work continues to inspire them. This is by François Schuiten. #bearinBelgium 030
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A visit to the Botanical Garden in Meise for the exhibition: ‘Paradise Lost? 200 Years of Vision on Nature and Architecture – Alphonse Balat – The King’s Architect’. The exhibition pays tribute to Alphonse Balat, the master of glass and iron and the inspiration behind Victor Horta. #bearinBelgium 030
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Today we’re setting off on the ‘Hoge Horik’ walk in Humbeek. We’ll be walking through arable farmland that has been known as Hoge Horik since time immemorial. #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun 130
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026We had a really lovely day in Paris. We’re now heading to the Gare du Nord to catch the train back home. In the background you can see the Pont d’Alexander and the Dôme des Invalides. #bearinParis 170
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026There was another event at Les Invalides (which was why we weren’t permitted to go inside last time), but this time we were able to watch. Medals were awarded for the Croix de la Valeur Militaire (the Cross for Military Valour). 130
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The main attraction at Les Invalides is Napoleon’s tomb. His tomb is situated in the Dôme des Invalides. The tomb is made of red quartz. #bearinParis 040
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Today we were back in Paris to use the rebooked ticket for the Hôtel des Invalides. The autumn sunshine was lovely. #bearinParis 050
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026However, the fungi were already abundant. #walkingisfun #herentals 193
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Unfortunately, most of the heather had finished flowering. We did manage to find a few purple flowers. #walkingisfun #herentals 160
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The Black God is a statue of Christ, over 800 years old, located in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk in Hoboken. According to legend it would disappear whenever it was moved, only to return magically to the spot where it had originally washed ashore on the banks of the Scheldt. #bearinBelgium 040
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Train number 2. Paris to Antwerp. #travellingbytrain🚄 160
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Train number 1 from Le Havre to Paris. #travellingbytrain🚅 150
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In Honfleur we bought a Kouignette. It is an individual Breton pastry, inspired by the traditional kouign-amann. It was invented in 2003 by Georges Larnicol, Meilleur Ouvrier de France. #bearinFrance 170
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The Église Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is the largest wooden church in France, known for its ship-like roof structure. The church was built around 1450, following the 100 Years' War. As there were no stonemasons available, the locals used shipbuilding techniques. #bearinfrance 050
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Bruno Catalano’s sculpture ‘Les Voyageurs’ stands in Honfleur harbour. The open space within the sculptures symbolises the emptiness and memories of travellers. #bearinfrance 041
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026A stark contrast to Le Havre. Honfleur is a charming little town with narrow streets and old houses. #bearinfrance 140
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This is probably why we’ve been given a different room – to give the ladies from the football team some space. We wish them the best of luck tonight in their match against Le Havre. #travellingbear 080
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"Catène de Containers", created in 2017 by Vincent Ganivet to mark the port’s 500th anniversary. #lehavre 060
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Saint-Joseph Church is one of the most audacious architectural achievements of architect Auguste Perret, who rebuilt the city of Le Havre after its destruction at the end of the Second World War. It is one of the masterpieces of modernism. We’re taking shelter from the rain here. #travellingbear 070
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The townhall at Le Havre is a post-war modernist building designed by architect Auguste Perret. The old townhall was destroyed by British bombardment in 1944. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage reconstruction area, built with reinforced concrete. #travellingbear 070
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Last night we stayed in a different hotel to the one we’d originally booked. They moved us to a nearby hotel with a higher star rating. And today, in Le Havre, we’re getting a room upgrade. A big room with a sitting area and a bathroom with a bath – much to Human’s delight. #travellingbear 290
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This gleaming golden domed church (Dôme des Invalides) houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. His large red sarcophagus stands in an open crypt. We’ve rescheduled our ticket for a later date. A perfect excuse to visit Paris again. #bearinParis 150
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We walked around the buildings. What’s happening is that President Emmanuel Macron is holding a military ceremony and a parade on the Cour d’honneur at Les Invalides. This marks the end of the renovation work on the historic courtyard. No bears allowed... #bearinParis 040
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We’re spending half a day and a night in Paris before travelling on to Le Havre and Honfleur tomorrow. We had tickets for the Hôtel des Invalides but got a message yesterday saying that, exceptionally, they were closed. There are lots of police around, so it must be important. #bearinParis 240
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026It's Open Monument Day in Flanders today. Human signed up for a walk to see interesting buildings in Heist-op-den-Berg. Rain was forecast, so I stayed at home. Marcelleke is rewarded with a post-walk beer – a ‘bosprotter’. That translates as ‘someone who farts in the woods’. 🤭 #smallbearsneedbear 1100
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The ‘Kaatser’ is a tribute to the ancient sport of kaatsen, which has been played in Haalter since the 17th century. Kaatsen is a ball game in which the ball is struck with the palm of the hand. #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun 060
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 12/09/2026This chapel on Lippensbekweg in Haaltert is guarded by bears. An important task, performed to perfection. #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun 070
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026This bear is as old as my Human. She was given him when she was born. His name is Ted and next year he´ll be 60 😲. #NationalTeddyBearDay 🐻 3162
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026After picking up our newly purchased car, our journey home was delayed by a traffic jam. Human still needs to get used to the feel of the car. 2100
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The Gilliot-Roelants Museum is housed in the former St Bernard’s Abbey and is open on Sunday afternoons. Inside, you can admire unique tile panels, Art Nouveau and Art Deco tiles, and designs by Joseph Roelants. #bearinBelgium 070
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 06/09/2026In Hemiksem, a walk takes you past houses featuring tiles from S.A. Manufactures Céramiques d’Hemixem Gilliot et Cie. For many years, this was Europe’s largest tile manufacturer and exported to every continent. #bearinBelgium 070
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 05/09/2026After 11 years, our car is starting to give us too many problems. Starting Wednesday, we’ll be driving this ‘new’ second-hand car. Pretty important if we’re to continue going on adventures. 150
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026We love to watch the Railway Journeys by Michael Portillo and shout "we've been there" about every so often. #travellingbear 040
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026We’re sorting through old photos. This one was taken back in 2003, somewhere in the New Forest. Yes, back in the day I used to wear nothing but a bow tie ☺️. #memories 180
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The final days of the ‘Singing Red’ exhibition at KMSKA. This exhibition brings together 3 artists who have redefined painting with rich, unrestrained pigments. They are James Ensor, Rik Wouters and Jules Schmalzigaug, drawing inspiration from the red in Rubens’ paintings. Marcelleke is a fan. 060
Boeleke 🐻 @boelekeopreis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I sent Jefke off to accompany Human to the first stage of the Renewi Tour cycling race in Diest. He’s clearly making the most of his privileges. #bearinBelgium #dekoersisvanons #smallbearsneedbeer 150
