TWO WEEKS IN BRUSSELS 2009
A personal log from a street photographer reflecting on Christmas 2009 and a 60th birthday in Brussels. Despite extreme snow and camera gear failure, the city's incredible infrastructure kept moving while Ireland ground to a halt, proving why Brussels is a magical and resilient winter destination.
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