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Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations.
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2 July 2012: What a sunny day! Finally summer has arrived in Brussels. The Palais de la Justice’s dome was shining brightly like a newly polished crown in the mid-day sun. Every evening when I go home from work, I look forward to seeing the Palais de la Justice’s crowning glory glowing and looking all resplendent as…
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Summer is finally here! Although the sun is still playing hide-and-seek in Brussels. Oh well. Work kept me on the road for the most of the last four weeks. Which meant that I barely cooked during this period as I would be home for only a day before having to leave for the airport or…
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Today, Google celebrates Robert Doisneau’s centennial birthday, featuring some of his photos in Google Doodle. Amongst which is Le baiser de l’hôtel de ville (“The kiss by the city hall”), one of his most recognised images. When I was at the Doisneau exhibition at Hôtel de Ville in Paris, I came across a mesmerising photo – Le muguet…
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Today, I had a fluorescent pink egg for lunch at work. AB had made a big jar of pickled beets with eggs and onions. After soaking in the beet-vinegar mix for over two weeks, the egg white took on a gorgeous luminous purple-pink hue. Pretty eh? I was in Paris the past week and the…
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One thing that I appreciate about Paris is the many photo and art exhibitions that take place in the city. Some of these – in particular, those on show at the Hôtel de Ville – are free. You just have to be prepared to queue. Last Friday, AB and I joined the queue at Hôtel…
Angelina Hue 