a visit to Antwerp

When I found out we were moving to Eindhoven I wrote a buddy from architecture school who is from and currently living in Antwerp. We took the train on Saturday morning for a day in the city with HC. It was great to see a familiar face and to get such a personal tour of the city! We are just a 2 hour train ride away so there will definitely be more visits in the future. Such a lovely historic city with modern additions and insertions into the city fabric. On our way to the new MAS we found a hidden gem which displayed a satellite view of the Antwerp port which you can walk on. We didn't realize that it's the 4th biggest port in the world, and this display shows this monster port as it dwarfs the city.

arriving at the amazing Antwerpen train station

at the market

iphone camera does not compare...

with my beloved canon s90!

the cathedral, HC's favorite building in Antwerp,
rises out of the old city

truly unique side aisles

old city of Antwerp in the foreground,
port of antwerp extending to the feet up there!

loving the satellite view

some great beer to finish our day

Thanks again, HC, for your hospitality and a great time!