tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19028456.post114344810022470548..comments2023-10-02T16:20:05.107+02:00Comments on People become stories and stories become understanding: Antwerpen's DiamondsDi Mackeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00273089782589416134noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19028456.post-1148486105173186142006-05-24T17:55:00.000+02:002006-05-24T17:55:00.000+02:00Hi jPride ... ahhh, just like New Zealanders. I l...Hi j<BR/><BR/>Pride ... ahhh, just like New Zealanders. <BR/><BR/>I love the way the cityscape has slowly opened as I've explored it but sometimes, when the paperwork and time passing seems to have gone on a little too much, I focus on the things that make me sad.<BR/><BR/>I guess I just need to learn patience with the friendship thing here.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing. Your comment did make me smile.Di Mackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273089782589416134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19028456.post-1148484533402200462006-05-24T17:28:00.000+02:002006-05-24T17:28:00.000+02:00Hi,You'd be surprised how rich this city really is...Hi,<BR/><BR/>You'd be surprised how rich this city really is. Part of the Flemmish culture is to frown upon "pride". Therefore, you can live and work in a Flemmish city, and just like you, not realize what it means.<BR/><BR/>I suggest you go down on around the cathedral during a normal week night and enter a bar, sit at the counter and engage in conversations. Almost everyone speaks English, and you'll be amazed at what you'll find out about this city.<BR/><BR/>Most seem cold and distant, but upon closer inspection, "Antwerpenaars" are one of the most open and welcoming people around.<BR/><BR/>Saluuu!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com