One Day In Dinant Will Stay With You Forever - Van Life Belgium
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- čas přidán 15. 12. 2023
- Dinant, Belgium is simply spectacular. From the time we entered the city in our van we were captivated by so many fascinating and intricate details of this historic city nestled in a valley hugging the Meuse River. This was an immersive experience through history, beauty, tragedy and inspiration. I am confident that this place will be added to your bucket list if you join us for a single day of our van life journey in the charming little village of Dinant.
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Snow and Curt
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The ‘fruit’ in the window is marzipan. Mom was 15 in Brussels when Hitler took over. Mom turned 98 on December 7. (Pearl Harbour day). I wanted to send her your video as I think it would make her feel like ‘home’, and she would enjoy the church, but not sure the part with the weapons would help a good idea. She witnessed German soldiers using their bayonets to kill a baby….
You will be experiencing quite a lot of the horrors of war throughout your trip. We have no idea what it is like to be in fear 24/7….
You will also experience some amazing beauty and history beyond war!
Thank you for sharing. (Daughter of a WWII vet and war bride Mom)
Once Europe gets under your skin and flows in your blood you will never forget her. One day, years later, you will watch a video of someone else exploring places, countries that made your heart swell, and it will again. Man I LOVE Europe.
I was stationed about 25km from Dinant in the 80s and it is my favorite. I was in the Air Force and would drive a tractor trailer through Belgium to Germany. People would stop and clap because they were so grateful for the US liberating Belgium in WWII. I got to share this amazing place with my kids in 2019. Enjoying your videos. Have a great time!
My family was from Mannheim Germany and I visited them when I was a teen for 2 months and loved every minute of it. You should visit the Black Forest and Heidelberg where there is a big castle and a quaint town. The candy shaped like fruits, vegetables in the window is Marzipan. In NYC you can go to Yorkville in the upper east side where all the German shops are. Unfortunately, not as many as when I was a child taking the subway with my mom to spend the day around there. I'm loving seeing castles, cobblestone streets and the stunning country vista's. See ya in the next one!
I’m a saxophonist so you know I’m loving this. That whole area is so interesting.
It was a cool bit of history and the bridge was great! Glad you enjoyed it
I look so forward to all your videos for someone who has never been anywhere I get to live vicariously and go everywhere with you. Fascinating thanks for taking me along!
Oh… how I love Europe… I must admit… I was really looking forward for this new season… I’m from Brazil, but Europe is a passion that burns in my heart! Guys, please spend as much time as you can in Spain. It’s AMAZING!
Loved the song you played as you entered the church. Beautiful little city. The birthplace of so much history, including the sax. Wow the citadel was amazing. Such a great museum. I think the fruit you saw in that bakery was marzipan. That gingerbread looked yummy too! Great video as always! Thank you Snow and Curt! 😊❤
You beat me to it by a few minutes. I was thinking marzipan.
The gingerbread are probably "couques de Dinant". These are so hard that they are inedible for many people. Even dipping in coffee doesn't soften them.
The fruits are marzipan
Loved that song also
You guys deserve an Oscar! The amount of work you put in making these videos is astounding.. I'm so glad you are enjoying roaming around Europe you are starting to look like two kids in a candy store.. ha ha... Love it! Stay safe!
I agree.
Right?! I’ve said they should be winning documentarian awards!🏆
Wow, thank you!
Gent, Leuven, Brugge, Antwerp, Brussels - some of most beautiful cities not only in Belgium but in all of Europe. Come back in May to visit! ❤
On your trip through Slovenia please consider spending a day or two in Rogaska. It's a spa, medical retreat. Huge hot spring pools, massage, you can see a doctor, dentist, get your hair cut or shop for beautiful glassware nearby. I loved it there, and love Slovenia.
Belgium is such a wonderful place and full of little wonders. Dinant is one of those. It forever stays in my heart.
Very beautiful and emotional video. You are walking where so many before you did and you wonder what the world was like there 1100, 500, 100 years ago. Thank you for letting us come along and share your experiences. No doubt you will experience many more places where people were horrendous to each other. I have been to a few places that weigh on me to this day. But with what is going on in the world, we need to be reminded of human inhumanity over the decades and centuries.
The fruit is marzipan for sure, you will see it featured all over continental Europe. Brought some home to my mom every time I travelled to Europe. Cheers.
It always amazes me how little Americans know of European history. It’s really such a disservice to us when we limit ourselves. Love your videos!
Since you have been in Europe, I have been looking at photo's on line that show a 'then and now' view of areas that were involved in both world wars. Somehow, they are able to match locations and it never fails to make me cry. So much violence followed by rebuilding. I look at those faces, long gone and yet, the buildings remain. It's painfully beautiful.
Bonjour Snow and Curt 🌞 Its amazing to compare this museum in the"old world", to the museums that you both have visited (and I've virtually tagged along with) over these past four years. So incredible to be able to see and walk through some of these ancient and gorgeous buildings. Sadly, it also highlights the evil's that humans are capable of.
Hopefully, G settles into this new continent and season soon. He probably doesn't care for all the rain and chill.
Thanks again for taking us along and showing us the sights. Safe travels, 🤗🇨🇦
Wow that was very historical place museum was amazing . The church was breath taking 😊
Just Wow! That whole church scene and music!❤❤❤❤
I imagine Snow was tuckered out after that walk! What beautiful architecture though. Such rich history. Europe is gonna be epic, isn’t it?! Except for the narrow roads. Those don’t look very fun.
Safe travels, guys!✌🏻💕🚐🐈
It was a long day, but so fascinating!
Marzipan fruit are a common thing in Belgium and Switzerland (here in Austria too), so not chocolate or "normal" candy, it's marzipan :)
Wow! Excellent. A sad history but what a great job of preserving it. A key factor in preventing a society from repeating it due to lack of knowledge.
Wow! The tour of the Citadel was very sobering when one imagines all the violence of war. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful town and church! Safe travels. I hope G settles in.❤
That cathedral was phenomenal. The song you played so meaningful ❤
Great job on the video, such wonderful views and history. Thank you for taking me along! 🚐 👏💕👍 🚶♂️
O My!! what a Beautiful episode!! ... that church brought tears to my soul, so many scars from so many wars throughout the region ... Vanna & G-money must be the luckiest most well-traveled kitties in the world ... or at least some of the most ... Thank you for showing us these things 😺💜
It was a beautiful church for sure
WOW!!! 🤩 the structures, the beautiful buildings, the fort on top of the mountain 🤩 the birth place of the saxophone, what ????? Wow, thank you for all the wonderful places you take us to, places I would never be able to see if not for you ❤❤
Thank you so much 🤗
@@SnowAndCurt Merry Christmas time to you both, can’t wait to see what’s next
Snow and Curt thank you so much I will never be able to travel like you both do thank you for showing us the sites ❤
Wow!! Very interesting about the history of the town!! I'm so glad you got outside with no rain 😊❤😊 Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!!!! 🎄✨️🎉🥂 Thanks for sharing!! Cheers guys 🥂
All I can say is … THANK YOU for taking us along! ❤️
Off to a smashing start! 👀 Great job narrating. 🌐🙏🕊
What a beautiful city!
The church is very impressive. Beautiful song you used when showing us around. I love churches and cathedrals. Saw so many on our visit to England.
Those views over the city from the citadel were breathtaking. What a shame the sun wasn’t out.
Travel safe both of you and the kitties.
Wow just wow. What a ton of history. Thx for taking us along. I am 73 and will never get to travel now with my health conditions.so traveling with u two vicariously is the only way for me to travel. Thankyou. Stay safe and safe travels for u two.
Glad you enjoyed it
When you head back through France visit Oradour-Sur-Glane, the martyred village,New Aquitaine, west central France. It’s now a museum, very moving and a awful wartime tragedy that we all should know about. It’s respectfully open to visitors, there is an entrance fee but we’ll worth a visit.
Know it well and already recommended it to Snow & Curt. 👍🏻👌🏻
What a gorgeous stainglass window.
As Europeans we sometimes forget the beauty and age of all things around us! Very cool to see it through your eyes.. Looking forward to the rest of your European adventures!
Thank you for your kindness ‼️
The saxophones were so cool. A great contrast between that and war history.
We loved it!
If you can visit St Malo it is a lovely fortified city. Well worth a visit. I hope you get some nice weather as its beautiful in the sunshine in Europe.😊
This is one of the most intriguing and meaningful episodes for me. My grandson plays the saxophone just like his dad did. His dad passed away unexpectedly when he was 14 years old. The history of Adolphe Sax having a troubled life hit so very close to home. I sent the story to him. The rest of the episode was thought provoking for me, with the history of the town, the many battles, the rulers, the continual rebirth of the area, and the Citadel. Thank you so, so much.
Happy we could share the special story of the saxophone with you 😊
OMG...this brings back memories from many years ago when I lived in Belgium! Dinant was the first place I visited outside of Antwerpen. There is a huge cave (Grotte de Dinant) there and you can have a tour guide show you around. Dinant is considered the French Riviera from Belgium! Have fun and thank you for another great video!
We almost did the cave, but opted to skip for now due to the gloomy weather
@@SnowAndCurt that’s a bummer, but the weather in Belgium can be gloomy year round 😩
My great grandparents on my dad's side of the family came over from Belgium. I dont know what part but I'm so excited to follow along on your journey. On my mother's side we are Scotch -Irish. The town is beautiful. Love the architecture. Awesome video.
As a kid my mom took us all over PA learning history, but sadly I didn't appreciate the tours back then, but wow in my 30's I find them so amazing and fascinating seeing the items they have restored and preserved over the years. Thanks for these museum tours!
Oh wow! Maybe you can pick a few of the spots and revisit them one day 😁
Hello from Canada. I am loving this Europe series already! I've visited the continent many times with France a favourite. I can't wait to see you explore some of the areas I've been to, as well as see more through your eyes. The beauty of the villages, the history (touring the former concentration camp in the Alsace region was powerful), the food, the wine :-), the people. All so amazing!
(p.s. love the music you select for your videos).
Wow, talk about culture shock! This was fascinating, educational and emotional (a bit). The church was so lovely and the song you selected was perfect. Thank you for bringing us along.
I loved what the both of you have captured and bringing us along, I appreciate and respect that the both of your travels have included all of us. We are all blessed and grateful for the opportunity tour and together your insight and the journey. I cannot say Thank you enough times.. There is so much to celebrate and share in the world.. 🌎 Thank you the both of you so much.. 🎄❤️❤️❤️🙏👍👍🎄❤️❤️❤️🎁🧐☀️☂️🚐
Our pleasure!
I love seeing the history and old European small towns. Awesome place 😁
Thank you again for finding all these awesome places and sharing them with us 🌸!
Hari OM
Well, it is over 50 year since I visited Dinant - and frankly, I didn't remember very much of what you showed us at all - but the one thing I have NEVER forgotten is the gingerbread we got there!!! So thanks for showing us that lovely church, reminding us of the Saxaphone ... and prepare yourselves for many more sensory overload museum and memorial visits! YAM xx
Oh we have so much to learn....😊
Wow that church was breathtaking ❤ loved the citadel ( hope I spelled that right). I'm in awe over everything the town is so old, beautiful and breathtaking. The tunnel I was worried you were gonna get stuck in. Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your journey. I can't wait until the next video.
What a beautiful city. You pick the best music to go with it. Thank you so much for taking us all of this journey. See you next week.
At 76 my touring days are over. I toured Italy years ago. Your video brings back many lovely memories. Really enjoyed the flamingos as i was raised in Florida. You hit me on all cylinders today!!
Couple things: at minute 17:50, those fruits are made with *Marzipan*, and they are traditional at Christmas. Almond paste is an ivory colour naturally, so the less food colouring, the nicer the taste.
Second thing: at minute 18:30, when you were backing out - note the pavement signage "CAR". That means *BUS* in all Francophone countries (comes from "Autocar"). So heads-up for future parking/stopping.
Last thing: You missed the caves!!! They are called "La Merveilleuse" (the Marvellous) and are three stories of stalactites and pools and - well - marvels!
Having fun watching your travels
Awesome information. Thank you so much‼️
I found myself tearing up for some.reason, I have to think back to all the people whose lives were.impacted back then.Beautifully, done the music was fantastic. Great job driving the narrow roads too!!
What a wonderful introduction to Europe. And, as always, your choices of music are spot on. ❤
Thank you very much!
Wow, such a beautiful town! This is why I have been looking forward to your time in Europe!
Hi Snow and Curt
Thank you for all your lovely videos. This particular one was especially beautiful and moving- to think of all the history that this town endured and survived to enjoy this little town today. The sequence in the church with the song you added was a very lovely touch. Wishing you good health, safe travels and a peaceful holiday season.
I loved the Cathedral, it is so exquisite. The height and stained glass are beautiful. I look forward to your next adventures around Europe. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you so much!
Another Beautiful video yet on a gloomy day. Thank you for all the history and insight. I’m always amazed how you find just the perfect songs to help capture the moments. And always good to see the kitties exploring too. Love you. Really looking forward to this journey, you make me feel like I’m there.
Glad you enjoyed it
What a gorgeous city ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your journey in Europe!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You will have days without rain but most days when I was there it would sprinkle everyday but embrace it and enjoy the time that you are there
Another great video. It was an intense museum and you did a wonderful job capturing that feeling. The music, the gun shots…. Can’t wait to see what comes next.
I'm really enjoying this new/old world tour of the rich history of Europe .. thank you two and the kitties for giving us a glimpse into parts of the world we'd only be able to see on your tour .. as always can't wait for your next episode :) xo from Canada .
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Snow and Curt! This was intense! I loved the walk through the museum. I was feeling all the feels right through my comp screen. My Father was in WWII and one of my great greats was in WWI. This just had me mesmerized. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful journey with us all. ☮🙂
The history over here is unsettling and humbling. Happy to share bits and pieces with you. My papaw was in WW2
Thank you so much for allowing us to follow along on your journey. I’ve been following you since the start. I’m excited to see how it goes in Europe.
Loved virtually traveling with you today, and I especially enjoyed the song “Where the Glory Is” as you walked through the church.
Very powerful, that citadel museum was a sobering reminder of the brutality of war. The church was just enormous and awesome with that beautiful song in the background, it was lovely. Thank you for the wonderful tours and it was so nice to see G out for a walk about, learn some interesting history and see your smiling faces! Stay safe!💕🇨🇦
Wow from the squeeze of the van making you hold your breath it was so tight between the rocks to the beautiful church stained-glass windows to the citadel museum high above the cliffs! What views! Through all the historical information - God is ever present! He has overcome death! All glory goes to Him! Blessings, Jojo💕
The music brought me back to the 50's. Loved it. Love all the Sax on the bridge too.
OMG! Stop the video! SAXOPHONES! My favorite instrument, which i learned to appreciate from my now 89-year old Dad, a long-time jazz fan. My youngest brother has been playing alto and tenor sax since middle-school. He is 59 years old, still plays the sax, with his band, and we are so proud of him. You just told me something I never knew. I am virtually right there with you enjoying that walk, thinking about John Coltrane, and so many other great jazz musicians. I got my coffee, watching the video and when you said "and this is where the sax was born" I just had to pause and let you know how that stop on your exciting European tour - hit home! Thank you both🙂🎷♥
I am so happy I found your channel a few months ago. I will never be able to travel the world as you do, so thank you for taking me along with you and showing me so many wonders of the world up close and personal. Your videos are fun, entertaining and educational and I love sightseeing with you as I enjoy my morning coffee!
You are so welcome!
Wow, thank you so much for this. Love how you tell us the stories and history. This adventure is just going to be sooooo amazing!
😁😁😁 thank you
Places to visit in Belgium: Waterloo, especially after seeing the new movie on Napoleon. And, of course, Bruges. My daughter lives in the north of France in Lille. The weather won’t get better so it is wise to head south and tour southern Europe before summer.
There’s just so much history compacted into these small towns. It has to be a bit overwhelming just to take it all in, so you know what you’re looking at. And that church was truly epic. Talk about tenacity, every time there is damage it was rebuilt. The museum at the citadel was sobering, but was also fascinating. Again the history, and how the town has survived through all of the years.
Yes, overwhelmed by the history here!
Thank you Snow and Kirt for taking me with you!
These are places I'll never be.
Blessings 🙏🐾🩵
😊😊😊
The architecture is so different from where you’ve come from. I history of Belgium is rich and I had no idea about the war implications, although I should have been. 😮 It’s such a wonderful journey ❤❤
So much history to learn over here!
I have just discovered your videos and give you guys kudos for traveling and facing the challenges.. very inspiring and motivated to do the same.. do you have a book with advice on tackling traveling in a van in Europe? My family is from Belgium and so excited to watch your trip there.. Hope you know Christmas is very special in Belgium🙏❤️Coco
The kitchen and bakery were incredible! The rest was tragic and so very sad. A museum dedicated to death and destruction.😢
Wow what a great stop. The Citadel and also all of the things that were from World War II brought back a dark time in Europe and you showed it to us so well. I was an end of the war baby born in 1944 a year before the war ended. So I've always enjoyed history from that era history from that era. What a great video you did. You started my Saturday off very well as you always do on each Saturday. Gee is going to have many experiences as you take him on his walk each day. CZcams are so professional with all of the videos that you do as you travel.
Thank you so much‼️
I don't even have words for this incredible destination. Europe has such an old old historic vibe. You know lots of life lived, wars, restoration of that absolutely beautiful cathedral. I love Neo Gothic architecture. That stained glass window was sooo beautiful and significant to the history of that town. They could not be kept down. Destruction after destruction of that cathedral was restored. The citadell was amazing too. I think the fruits you saw in the window were Marzipan, ie: sweet almond paste. Tasty but very rich treats. The breads looked amazing as well. You can just feel the history. Thank you so much Snow and Curt. Hoping GMoney gets comfortable pretty soon. Europe is an entirely different land and with ancats sense of smell being so keen, GMoney is making sure it's cool before he just chills. Steep learning curve. Smart kitty cat. Cheers and see you next time.Enjoy yourselves. ❤
So much love & respect for you guys, travel safe & Merry Xmas to you both & the Kitties
Merry Christmas to you
I'm loving the history and architecture!
Such a beautiful and interesting video! I think our trip thru Europe with y’all is going to be awesome!! Going to be hard to wait for new ones to come out!!
Can't wait!
WoW those Tartarian buildings and architecture are simply stunning 😲🔥💓
The music is beautiful. ❤ My father-in-law served in Europe in World War 2. He met a Belgian man who served in the military and who's family owned a dairy back then in Antwerp and they became lifelong friends. My husband took a trip back there as a young duelly in the Air Force Academy. He had 24 hours of downtime and took the train to outside of Antwerp and then walked the 2 miles in the rain to meet this man. Long story short..he met him and showed him photos of the family and visited with him. He fed my husband breakfast, let him take a shower while his clothes dried from the rain. He took him to the train station in the town near Antwerp and they said their goodbyes. The gentleman was so kind my husband said and overcome with emotion to meet his lifelong friend's oldest son. His family still owns that dairy to this day.
Sent your video to my Mom (98). Her Mom lived in Namur, very close! She said they always went to Didant and the waffles are so good! She told how King Albert always rode his motorcycle and had an accident there and was killed. Then his son became King. Just a bit more history for you!
That is a great story!! Hope your mom enjoyed the video!
I lived there for 2 years. Beautiful but quiet.
Gent Belgium is a hidden gem!
I've been watching you guys for a short while but this is my first comment. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, adventure, joy and wonder at seeing different parts of the world, and it makes me miss travelling SOOO much. Although, being divorced I don't currently have a partner to travel with (I don't enjoy travelling alone) so hopefully someday again! Peace & hugs from the west coast of Canada!💙
We are happy to share the journey with you until you find yourself a travel partner! 😊
@@SnowAndCurt 💜💚🧡
Amazing. Powerful. Sad. And sad to think that we have learned nothing over all the history and all the wars of this world... The Gaza Strip, Ukraine, and many other violences going on today that are every bit as violent in their own ways. Its sobering. Thank you for sharing. As always, I LOVE your videos.
Thanks so much for taking us on the tour of Dinant with you. What a town full of history. Thanks again.
Stunning video. Definitely adding Dinant to my ‘bucket-list.’
When you were at the Cenedelle and opened to that view, I just gasped! That view was breathtaking.
You guys!!! Thank you!!! That was epic!!!
My stepfather who raised me, was in WWII stationed in Belgium. I remember his stories about him sneaking potato peels to the local children who were starving to death during the war. His stories will always be with me. I love the rows of buildings along the river. Enjoy this historic town! Wish I was there with you guys.❤
Remember the past, and make a better tomorrow.
👍🤩💝Fantastic. Thank you for sharing your journey. 🙏💝
Fascinating museum ! Loved the tour
The “candies” are marzipan, which is a slightly sweet almond paste.
Yes! This is what I said. I wish they tried one. I absolutely love a marzipan treat with coffee.
Wow! From beginning to end! I'd love to know the story behind that one lane road between the mountain and why they chose to construct it the way they did. The cathedral was magnificent, The citadel was amazing and I never knew the history of the saxophone! To cool!! I remember hearing in the nightly news often times about Charles de Gaulle. He really had his sights set on taking over Monaco when Prince Renee and Princess Grace were on the throne. I really enjoyed this. I learned a lot from this! Things I never would have known if not for the two of you!!❤🥂
You guy's were threading the needle there for a minute. There was the Space Needle on the American sax. I'm from Seattle, that was cool you guys. What a church and it's history, it's like being on the tour with you. Really detailed museum. Thanks guys. Cheers to you too! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
Wow, that was a great tour of the museum. Loved the sax bridge❤
So excited for this part of your journey. Dinant is beautiful, such fascinating history. I doubt that I will ever be able to see Europe, so traveling vicariously with you. Snow you look so trim and pretty. So glad you are getting this opportunity despite the challenges to live your best life. Curt, appreciate the great photography and always a keen eye for the birbs. Happy Holidays and safe travels. We love your videos.
We are happy to share the journey with you