Generally, we had high temps between 60-65 each day, making biking in jackets just fine. No sweating either. We're checking out some of the small villages just east and south of Dinant.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
No Sunscreen Needed in Belgium, but the Lighting was Awesome
The area around Dinant is very rural and agricultural. Reminded me of Iowa, except a lot cooler temps.
Generally, we had high temps between 60-65 each day, making biking in jackets just fine. No sweating either. We're checking out some of the small villages just east and south of Dinant.
Generally, we had high temps between 60-65 each day, making biking in jackets just fine. No sweating either. We're checking out some of the small villages just east and south of Dinant.
Dinant is a Lovely Town on the Meuse River
We thought: "try fitting your Hummer through this" and then watched as a tour bus squeezed through with fractions of an inch to spare. Was fun to ride through anyway.
Welcome to Ferme di Pirli, Celles, Belgium
Our converted and restored farmhouse was delightful, easily accommodating the ten of us, with a wonderful courtyard and great view of Chateau du Veves, just 200 metres away.
Our rental Passat from Germany in the courtyard. We loved it. Even with my relative leadfoot, we "only" went 90 mph, cars routinely sped by us at 150 mph, we got almost 40 mpg.
View of Chateau du Veves from our courtyard
Our rental Passat from Germany in the courtyard. We loved it. Even with my relative leadfoot, we "only" went 90 mph, cars routinely sped by us at 150 mph, we got almost 40 mpg.
View of Chateau du Veves from our courtyard
Proof: CJ will drink a Budweiser
Assuming its the original from the Czech Republic and not the rice infected concoction pawned off on us as the "king of beers". The US Budweiser prohibits importing the real version into the US. So, you'll have to enjoy it there, or go to Canada. I guess they don't want people to do the taste comparison.
Beer: for dessert too
Take 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream, add Maredsous 8 or another suitable Belgian double or triple. Enjoy! A nice stout or porter would also work well.
Hey, This Car Matches My Bike Shirt!
Yes, I've been a slacker here on uploading photos, but here we go. We'll start with a humorous ones first. This is from a Fiat 500 show in Chevetogne, Belgium.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Movie on Biking Puts CU Grad in Line to Win International Film Competition
CU grad could win film contest: Ethan Van Duzer's movie shows biking is good for him, environment
By Brittany Anas (Contact)
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Courtesy Ethan Van Duzer
Boulder teen Ethan Van Duzer is seen here in a still from his video, "Give a Hoot," he produced for the international competition www.filmyourissue.com.
The bumper sticker on Ethan Van Duzer's ride says: "Zero gallons per mile."
At age 16, Van Duzer decided to shun driving, a coveted right of passage for most teenagers. Instead, he's been a passionate cyclist, and his choice transportation, says Van Duzer, 23, is friendly on his health, wallet and the environment.
It's also his "issue."
Van Duzer, a 2006 graduate from the University of Colorado's business school, is among 36 semifinalists in an international, Web-based competition. The contest requires young adults to create one-minute films about controversial cultural and political topics.
Organizers asked the civic-minded youth competitors: "What's your issue?"
They responded with short clips that explored a wide-range of topics, including homelessness, domestic abuse, gun control and teenage girls who are forced into prostitution.
The competition is sponsored by several organizations and global-media companies. The public and a VIP jury — which includes legendary newsman Walter Cronkite, actress-singer Mandy Moore and Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson — will select a trio of winners.
Public online voting continues until midnight Thursday. The competition's winners will attend an awards ceremony at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on June 26, and their films will be broadcast on Starz, Starz Cinema and Starz Edge. The grand-prize winner will be awarded an internship this summer at Universal Pictures.
The contest was open to 16- to 25-year-olds, and, organizers say it has been a fun and creative way to get future leaders fired up about social and environmental change.
Van Duzer says riding bikes is one thing he does to help prevent global warming.
On the Web
Watch Ethan Van Duzer's short video called "Give a Hoot" and vote on the films. www.filmyourissue.com
"It's the little things that can make a difference," he said.
Van Duzer's film, titled "Give A Hoot," shows footage of him riding around in Boulder's bike lanes, showing off his Colorado instructor's permit, and another bumper sticker that says "My other bike is a bike." The video was filmed by his older brother Ryan Van Duzer — the Camera's "Out There Guy," who maintains a video blog of the outdoor adventures he tackles in Boulder County.
By Brittany Anas (Contact)
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Courtesy Ethan Van Duzer
Boulder teen Ethan Van Duzer is seen here in a still from his video, "Give a Hoot," he produced for the international competition www.filmyourissue.com.
The bumper sticker on Ethan Van Duzer's ride says: "Zero gallons per mile."
At age 16, Van Duzer decided to shun driving, a coveted right of passage for most teenagers. Instead, he's been a passionate cyclist, and his choice transportation, says Van Duzer, 23, is friendly on his health, wallet and the environment.
It's also his "issue."
Van Duzer, a 2006 graduate from the University of Colorado's business school, is among 36 semifinalists in an international, Web-based competition. The contest requires young adults to create one-minute films about controversial cultural and political topics.
Organizers asked the civic-minded youth competitors: "What's your issue?"
They responded with short clips that explored a wide-range of topics, including homelessness, domestic abuse, gun control and teenage girls who are forced into prostitution.
The competition is sponsored by several organizations and global-media companies. The public and a VIP jury — which includes legendary newsman Walter Cronkite, actress-singer Mandy Moore and Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson — will select a trio of winners.
Public online voting continues until midnight Thursday. The competition's winners will attend an awards ceremony at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on June 26, and their films will be broadcast on Starz, Starz Cinema and Starz Edge. The grand-prize winner will be awarded an internship this summer at Universal Pictures.
The contest was open to 16- to 25-year-olds, and, organizers say it has been a fun and creative way to get future leaders fired up about social and environmental change.
Van Duzer says riding bikes is one thing he does to help prevent global warming.
On the Web
Watch Ethan Van Duzer's short video called "Give a Hoot" and vote on the films. www.filmyourissue.com
"It's the little things that can make a difference," he said.
Van Duzer's film, titled "Give A Hoot," shows footage of him riding around in Boulder's bike lanes, showing off his Colorado instructor's permit, and another bumper sticker that says "My other bike is a bike." The video was filmed by his older brother Ryan Van Duzer — the Camera's "Out There Guy," who maintains a video blog of the outdoor adventures he tackles in Boulder County.
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