...has a rich Christian past but seems uncertain of its future. Fastest growing religion is Islam. The countryside is lush and fruitful - everywhere, rich fields of crops, and in the suburbs, people busy on allotments (or whatever they are called in Belgium), and in the towns, busy restaurants and coffee-shops stocked with lovely food. In Antwerp on Saturday, a noisy parade with African-style drums and various other events, plus a massive Hindu parade on the Cathedral Square, while shoppers teemed through the pedestrianised streets.
Home late by Eurostar with a thousand images filling my head from a fascinating visit...
This morning, a quiet cycle ride to Mass through the London suburbs, to St Pius X church in Norbiton. Magnificent singing from the many young people present - turns out several were from the Cardinal Vaughan school which has a magnificent musical tradition...
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