Belgium’s smaller towns are spotlighted this episode. Furnes, Courtrai, Tournai, Mons, Liége. - Follow along and explore past trifles like Portable American Theaters, dubious wax religious figures, 1600s gothic architecture, and many mis-pronounced French words. [Part “Vanished Towers and Chimes” 1910, part “Come with Me” 1928.]

Episode 7: Continuing Tour of Belgian Villages

Ceridwen E McKenna is your time traveling tour guide, reading from historic travel narratives before flight shrunk the world. From medieval times to the last century, experience travel through vintage eyes through your modern ears. 

20 minute episodes include whole serialized books and travel journals (in public domain) and may include short personal stories, excerpts of newer publications or occasional interviews. 

Books that capture the imagination of faraway places jostle against our ears in both literature style and old-world references that may seem quite strange.  How places have changed over time, and what people find important in different eras fascinates and delights the senses like a slow, rainy afternoon in a treasured bookstore. Snuggle in and be transported through time and space.

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Ceridwen E McKenna is your time traveling tour guide, reading from historic travel narratives before flight shrunk the world. From medieval times to the last century, experience travel through vintage eyes through your modern ears. 20 minute episodes include whole serialized books and travel journals (in public domain) and may include short personal stories, excerpts of newer publications or occasional interviews. Books that capture the imagination of faraway places jostle against our ears in both literature style and old-world references that may seem quite strange. How places have changed over time, and what people find important in different eras fascinates and delights the senses like a slow, rainy afternoon in a treasured bookstore. Snuggle in and be transported through time and space.

Ceridwen E McKenna is your time traveling tour guide, reading from historic travel narratives before flight shrunk the world. From medieval times to the last century, experience travel through vintage eyes through your modern ears.&nbsp;

20 minute episodes include whole serialized books and travel journals (in public domain) and may include short personal stories, excerpts of newer publications or occasional interviews.&nbsp;

Books that capture the imagination of faraway places jostle against our ears in both literature style and old-world references that may seem quite strange.&nbsp; How places have changed over time, and what people find important in different eras fascinates and delights the senses like a slow, rainy afternoon in a treasured bookstore. Snuggle in and be transported through time and space.

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