Paulette's walk in Alsemberg

Today was a day for the stalwarts. Cool constant rain and wind. 

But it takes more than that to stop the walking group!

Paulette's walk at Rouge Cloître

Paulette's walk in Bois de la Cambre

We had a great walk under the beautiful autumnal leaves of Bois de la Cambre. Beginning in the bois under the sun and finishing in the forest under our umbrellas. How more diverse can it be! 

We had the pleasure to have Miriam's company for a while. 

At the end, we decided to stop at  the Patinoire for a drink and some (delicious) pancakes. A real discovery.

Have a look at the extraordinary tree we discovered on our way back. In the first photo, you could imagine the tree telling us OK you are on the right path and on the other I can see the head of an elephant telling us "follow the direction of my trunk" :))

Charlotte's walk in Groenendael

Many thanks to Charlotte for a great walk in the forest.

Walk from rue Nisard with Anna

The sun shone and the forest wore its best autumn colours to welcome back Anna, on a visit from Shanghai.

A big group of walkers seized the chance to come and say hello and we lingered longer than usual at the café, catching up on all the news. 

The waiter at Ciccio Bello gave us a warm welcome, clearing tables, bringing extra chairs - even an extra table when the ladies who had decided to take a shortcut eventually arrived.  [Sorry, couldn't resist!]

Great to see you Anna - haste ye back!