I was delighted when I received a text message to join some friends going to the cinema this evening. After being cooped up in the house for the past 5 days due to PS' windpocken, the invitation couldn't have come at a better time! So, right after dinner I hit the road and headed out to Kinepolis Brupark. You'll recall from previous posts that Brupark is where the Atomium is located, along w/Mini-Europe, Oceade water park, a huge cinema complex and several bars, cafes and restaurants.
We saw the 7:45pm show of "The Reader" starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes. It was a good movie and very thought provoking. Hopefully, I'll have the chance to see the rest of the Oscar contenders before they hit the DVD's!
We are finding out so many interesting tidbits about Belgium, one of which I've been meaning to share about the Belgium motorways. Many of the highways in Belgium are fully illuminated at night, as there is a surplus of nuclear power in the off-peak hours. It is often claimed that the Belgium illuminated highways ("the Belgium window"), together with the Great wall of China are the only man-made objects which are visible from space with the naked eye. I took a few shots on my way to and from the cinema today. Not that easy while driving, by the way!
And what a pretty sight of the Atomium illuminated at night. It was a lovely evening doing something I love to do (going to the movies!) and spending time with new friends. Now recharged and ready to face the remainder of the week!
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