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Photo: Maarten Inghels

Years ago, I found this cobblestone on the street in Brussels with the golden inscription “I USED TO BE A MOUNTAIN.” Like a speech bubble rising from a choked rock. After all these years, I still haven’t been able to find out who made it—there’s no record of it anywhere as a listed artwork. I see it now as a poetic intervention by an anonymous city dweller.

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[–] IndigoLarry@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I passed through Brussels in 2023. I wish I had stayed a little longer. I really liked it there.

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I passed through twice, had to be in the Netherlands for work and while I was there my partner visited family in the UK. So we took a week off after and met in Brussels before going to Ghent and Bruges and back to Brussels before heading back to the UK.

That first day we did wander and go to some of the sights (we aren't very touristy) but really liked it. If you ever are back in the area, I highly recommend Ghent!

[–] IndigoLarry@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Yes! I've heard good things. A friend of mine was just there and I'm meeting up with him tomorrow. Can't wait to ask about it. Cheers!