Antwerp Picnic

We pondered visiting one of Antwerp's many art museums, but when it came down to it, all we wanted to do was picnic. With the help of our Antwerpian friend Hans-Christian, we settled down in a large park just outside the downtown area called Nachtegalenpark.

Two types of bread, ciabatta and whole week topped with sunflower seeds, gouda, tomato, lettuce, apples, red pesto, and biscuits (cookies) for desert made for a tasty lunch. Accompanied with some red wine and our tour guide, it was a great way to spend an afternoon.

There was a tiny, tiny spider who wanted to picnic with us. Without a moment's hesitation, I smashed the tiny being with my thumb. HC then told us that, according to his mother, killing a spider makes it rain. Not two minutes passed before we started feeling rain drops. I had considered trying to revive the spider by way of CPR, but I abstained, considering the spider's body parts were smeared on my jeans. However, perhaps because the spider was tiny, the raindrops were only occasional and sporadic, and didn't ruin our lunch. Suffice it to say that I have learned my lesson, and will think twice before killing any spiders. (That is unless it's already raining.)

We finished up just as it started raining for real. Under the park's tree canopy, we walked back towards the city center, thankful that it held off just enough to enjoy a picnic, and one last meal with HC.