An abrupt end in Ostend
Our stay in Ostend ends rather abruptly. We have a nice room on the top floor. Above our bed is a life-size reproduction of James Ensor’s cheerful Ostend beach scene. Looking out, we see the boulevard and the Kursaal on the left. A little further to the right is the art-deco façade of Hotel-Brasserie Du […]
Along the Belgian coast
In April 2025, we explore the Belgian coast. Our journey begins with a visit to the seaside resort of Ostend. We reach the beach via the huge Kursaal – Casino where Marvin Gaye recorded the music video for “Sexual Healing” in the early 1980s. The American soul singer stayed in a flat apartment along the […]