Belgium

The author presents a traveler's portrait of Belgian landscapes, towns, and artistic heritage, blending vivid descriptions of the flat Flemish plains, the wooded Ardennes, and quaint market towns with close attention to soaring church spires, brick and limestone construction, and local painting, brasswork, and wood carving. He moves between scenes — including Nieuport, Dixmude, Dinant, Louvain, and Furnes — contrasts medieval urban charm with surrounding plains, mourns the recent damage to monuments and architecture, and voices hope for rebuilding alongside admiration for the populace's steadfast sacrifice.