PalenQ

And I meant to add yes Thalys stops only at Brussels-Midi/Zuid - same station that serves Chunnel trains to London - the main station in Brussels but not centrally located - shuttle trains go constantly between Midi and centrally located Centraal station, which in spite of its name is a secondary station.

PalenQ

For a taste of Flemish Belgium Antwerp to me makes a great day trip now from Amsterdam, given the shorter commute time. I actually prefer it over Brussels - a unique world-class port with a neat historic core with gradiose churches, prestigious art museums specializing in duh Flemish Masters and one of Europe's finest train stations - Central station being an Art Nouveau masterpiece redolent to me of Grand Central Station in NYC.

Aramis

Awww Pal, you made me think of a video showcasing what you said.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQLCZOG202k

Aramis

And some of the coolest Belgians on Earth, too.

Seriously, watch it - its not a travel video.

PalenQ

Aramis - thanks for making my morning! simply adore that video in Antwerp's grandiose train station - kind of like Gangham style dancing - can see Psy and his boys doing something there - was a nice floor the station has.

Thanks again for that uplifting video!

Makes me want to be in Antwerp's train station right now.

PalenQ

BTW - what does Flash Mob refer to? Anyone know or probably everyone knows save moi!

Aramis

Here is the Wikipedia definition, and the link to the whole page;

A flash mob (or flashmob)[1] is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly disperse, often for the purposes of entertainment, satire, and artistic expression.[2][3][4] Flash mobs are organized via telecommunications, social media, or viral emails.[5][6][7][8][9]


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob

PalenQ

thanks again Aramis - but it seems that that wonderful flash in Antwerpen Centraal station had to be rather organized - it was so well done - seemingly rehearsed - anyway I watch that video over and over - thanks again for posting!