A rare opportunity presented itself one day last summer when the kids and I were visiting my husband in Brussels: my teenagers didn't roll their eyes, run OR hide when I suggested we spend a day at the zoo! This, on top of being seen with me in public, was too good to be true so... we hit the road before they had a chance to change their mind! By "hit the road" I mean we drove over 30 minutes to Planckendael, a.k.a. The Brussels Zoo. Although The Brussels Zoo isn't technically in Brussels, it's being included in my Colors of Brussels blog. Someone from the legal department at my husband's company informed him that it's not technically a zoo either (excusez-moi, the "real" zoo is in Antwerp). Bottom line is unless you're fortunate enough to see these exotic animals in their natural habitat, where else can you find such beautiful, colorful creatures? Modern day zoos are also an excellent source of information, even for teenagers who think they know everything ;-)
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| Bongos have striking reddish-brown coats with black & white markings |
What fun...as you know I happen to like Brussels a great deal!
ReplyDeleteAnd Brussels happens to like you a great deal too! So, when will you make an appearance here? xo
ReplyDeleteI've never even seen a bongo before! How crazy is that? Thanks, Janice!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Dave! This was my first time seeing the beautiful bongo as well :-)
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