https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd Everyday Eeklo (and countryside). Add a personal picture that fits the criteria of the Everyday Africa project. (No stereotypes, multiple perspectives, mutual acceptance,...) And add a short text (minimum three sentences). en-us 2023-05-09 11:21:58 UTC 2023-06-29 02:05:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603123991 A beautiful spring sunset in Eeklo. I took this while driving back home after a lovely dinner. Sunsets like these can really make my day.]]> 2023-05-24 10:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603123991 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603124834 2023-05-24 10:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603124834 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603196116 In Eeklo stands this random, majestic tree. 
I took this photo because something so simple can be incredibly beautiful. Its wide-branched branches and beautiful green colour, bring spring to life.]]> 2023-05-24 11:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603196116 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603203454 On a cold winter day, I wanted to leave for school when it was a beautiful sunrise. This photo was taken on the countryside of Eeklo. The beautiful colours form a nice colour spectacle.]]> 2023-05-24 11:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603203454 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603221049 I took this picture a while ago nearby the railway in Eeklo. It was in the beginning of autumn and the trees were starting to change colors. I love how you can see different variations of colors.]]> 2023-05-24 12:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603221049 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603247733 There's nothing I love more than a cold winter morning when everything seems quiet and more beautiful. This photo was taken by me on my bike ride to school in Eeklo. There's something really soothing about these rides.]]> 2023-05-24 12:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603247733 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603312434 While camping with friends, a beautiful sunset appeared. These are the little things that make a beautiful moment even more beautiful. The colours of the sunset feel like a painting.]]> 2023-05-24 13:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603312434 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603357244 During a morning walk in the beautiful flower market in amsterdam, I came across these garden gnomes. It was a cold winter day with gray clouds in the sky. Yet these two blue and white gnomes made the day colorful.]]> 2023-05-24 13:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603357244 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603366003 this photo was taken along the moselle in germany. Besides the blue beautiful sky, the view of this river is so beautiful that you instantly forget all your worries and completely relax.]]> 2023-05-24 14:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603366003 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603374357 In this picture, a handsome young student is enjoying a delicious true belgian classic portion of mashed potatoes with lots of applesauce during his lunch break. He thoroughly enjoys his food as if it were his last supper. This photo was taken in the dining hall of COLTD in Eeklo.]]> 2023-05-24 14:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603374357 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603379007 Sometimes it is in the simple things; like in this picture. Here you see a handsome young man enjoying the warm morning sun on a cold window sill. Dreaming away while watching the golden glow of the sun colouring the sky. ]]> 2023-05-24 14:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603379007 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603382766 In this photo, a student is just returning from his pee break the amazed look in his dark brown eyes intrigued me. This is what makes this photo so special to me.]]> 2023-05-24 14:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603382766 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603386301 It is wonderful to see this picture, here you can see the daily routine for many students from Eeklo. It is part of the culture to go for a hot panini sandwich every afternoon and end up enjoying it immensely. It's all in the little things... ]]> 2023-05-24 14:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603386301 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603388546 I took this photo when I was walking home from guitar lessons and it suddenly started pouring. So I quickly sought shelter. As I waited for the rain to stop, I listened to the raindrops falling to the ground. For a moment, it seemed as if time stood still. After this incident, I always took an umbrella with me whenever I thought it was going to rain. 
Fleur De Raedt ]]> 2023-05-24 14:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603388546 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603400720 While walking through Waarschoot with my sister, I took this photo of the sunset. When I look at this photo, I always think back to fond memories. After all, it was a nice day.
Fleur De Raedt]]> 2023-05-24 14:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603400720 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603457443 This picture was taken on a beautiful morning during autumn at 'het Leen' in Eeklo. There was a lot of fog and because of thet you could see the light peeking trough the trees. I really like the shadows and the streaks of light in this picture.]]> 2023-05-24 15:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603457443 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603465616 This picture was taken after my evening run in the fields of Kaprijke. The sun came out after a few weeks of bad weather. I directly became happier. When the sun comes out,I feel great. The colors of the sky turned from grey to orange and it's the most beautiful thing. A Beautiful sunset can make up for a grey day.]]> 2023-05-24 15:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603465616 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603561353 Flowers I found on my weekly walk near my house. Daisies symbolize purity and beauty. The smell puts me in a good mood. Flowers in green lawns give me hope that maybe the world can still turn in the right direction.

]]> 2023-05-24 16:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603561353 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603562925 I pass this view every day before and after a hard day at school by bike. It’s a car-free street in Eeklo that I call Leike. It reminds me of falling leaves, rain puddles, ducks floating on the canal, the smell of fresh grass and returning home after an exam. It’s a place where I can really relax and enjoy the view!]]> 2023-05-24 16:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603562925 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603642237 Next to the ditch, you can find a whole bunch of flowers, and even the ones that have stood there for a few days can deliver beautiful pictures like these. 'Whitered and crowned by time's power.' This flower indicates that perfectly. ]]> 2023-05-24 17:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603642237 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603648250 In the picture, all you can see are some houses, some trees and a whole lot of grass. Simple things, yet vital things in a humans life. This photo makes me feel in peace with myself.]]> 2023-05-24 18:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603648250 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603648419 This picture captures a serene moment along the banks of Het Schipdonk Canal in Eeklo. The canal stretches into the horizon, reflecting the golden hues of a setting sun. I take daily walks with my dog there, it is very calming.]]> 2023-05-24 18:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603648419 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603655294 While cycling to work during the Christmas holidays, I captured this beautiful sunrise. The grass is frozen from the day before. The sky is coloured gold by the rising sun. It looks so fake but that is just the gift of nature; surprising us with its beauty. I couldn't wish for a better morning.]]> 2023-05-24 18:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603655294 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603658575 Two girls sit at a table by their friend's beautiful pond. They often come there in summer to relax. The pond became a symbol of their enduring friendship and a sanctuary of shared memories. The photo is taken in Eeklo. ]]> 2023-05-24 18:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603658575 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603661812 I took this picture when i was enjoying a relaxing bike ride with the sun on full display. It’s these moments that transport me to a realm of pure tranquility, where time stands still and the beauty of nature reigns supreme.]]> 2023-05-24 18:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603661812 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603663145 As I was enjoying Friday night with my family, the sky began to turn purple. The sun had already set, but the spectacle was not over yet. You can see the day slowly turning into night, and if you look very closely, you can see the moon gently coming through. I love going into the weekend like this. The photo was taken along a landscape in Eeklo.]]> 2023-05-24 18:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603663145 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603664878 I took this picture in winter last year, it shows a charming snowman in Maldegem, surrounded by my friends and me. Building a snowman together gave us a sense of belonging, each had his own contribution. The snowman became a symbol of shared joy and community.]]> 2023-05-24 18:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603664878 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603666758 I passed this harbor not far from my house on a sunny day, and I couldn’t resist taking a picture. You can see a harbor scene unfold under the radiant sun. A collection of boats rest peacefully upon the glistening waters, creating a captivating visual symphony of light and color.]]> 2023-05-24 18:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603666758 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603671231 I took this picture while cycling with my boyfriend in Waarschoot. We were on our way to have a picnic in the forest. The forest is our place to unwind. It was very cosy.]]> 2023-05-24 18:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603671231 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603693129 I took this picture of my beautiful friend while cycling to scouts. Sun was shining and birds were chirping. Life can give you little things that make you enjoy life.]]> 2023-05-24 18:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603693129 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603786942 I took this picture while cycling with my friends. We were riding back home from volleyball. The sky makes the photo special and beautiful, I find it soothing to look at. (Zita)]]> 2023-05-24 20:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603786942 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603794223 This picture was taken from my great-grandparents' flat in Zeebrugge. I really like and love it there. I love sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the sea. I can really enjoy my life there. (Zita)]]> 2023-05-24 20:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2603794223 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604544737 I took this picture at the chiro. Every sunday I enjoy playing in this beautiful nature together with my cute young members.]]> 2023-05-25 08:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604544737 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604547334 This picture is taken in my street in Kaprijke. Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The leaves turning from green to brown and orange. Later they fall in a rain of leaves. ]]> 2023-05-25 08:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604547334 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604549533 I took this picture during an evening walk with my boyfriend and my dog in bassevelde. We love such walks where we can watch the sunset for hours. it's the little things that make life beautiful. Feline Van Moorhem ]]> 2023-05-25 08:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604549533 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604558608 I took this picture on a walk together with my dog. It makes me very happy when I can get my dog so excited by walking in the woods.]]> 2023-05-25 08:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604558608 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604559880 I took this picture during a dance practice at the klj where the sky was beautiful. Every summer three days a week we get together to practice for sports parties. Such evenings make my summer ten times better. Feline van Moorhem]]> 2023-05-25 08:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604559880 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604562503 this picture was taken on a beautiful summer evening. Me and a friend were cycling around when we saw this big pile of sand. Standing on top of the mound of sand, we saw this beautiful view.]]> 2023-05-25 08:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604562503 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604995881 This is a picture I took of my friends on our way to Sint-Magriete. We cycled there to camp in a field. The picture isn't special at all but I really like the memory behind it.]]> 2023-05-25 15:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2604995881 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605157558 Under the setting sun's glow, I captured a serene moment during my evening workout. The warm hues embraced the scene, fostering a harmonious connection between nature and exercise.]]> 2023-05-25 17:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605157558 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605159879 After my cousin's communion, I captured a heartfelt moment: my brother walking my cousin's dog, bathed in sunlight. It symbolizes the bond between humans and animals, reminding us of the simple joys in life.]]> 2023-05-25 17:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605159879 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605175302 In this picture you see a lovely view of the sunset at sea. I was taking a walk in the dunes with my uncle and his two dogs, while there was a cool breeze the temperature was pleasant. Nothing is more beautiful than the sun dipping below the horizon while casting it's mesmerizing glow upon the gentle waves.]]> 2023-05-25 17:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605175302 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605181635 The photograph captures a moment of me and my friends playing "kutbal" in Waarschoot. The boys leaning forward were ready to receive the pain from the ball. The sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating the scene and adding a touch of magic to our playful competition.]]> 2023-05-25 18:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605181635 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605283576 This picture was taken by a friend of mine at the sports centre of Eeklo during the sunset, where we were playing football on a beautiful pitch of grass. Playing football is my hobby where i can remove my thoughts and can just be free. After the football season i do this a lot because i can't miss it for a long time. ]]> 2023-05-25 20:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605283576 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605291068 During an afternoon walk through some beautiful green fields appeared a magnificent rainbow that stretched across the sky. I had to take a picture of this beautiful moment. I took this photo because it has something special because of the colors. ]]> 2023-05-25 20:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605291068 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605417190 Playing billiards in my grandfather's abandoned stable in Kaprijke, I could fill days with it. Or at least if I win the game :)Those old games, from the time when our parents were our age, are actually not that boring.]]> 2023-05-26 00:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2605417190 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606004890 Here’s a picture, I took when I went paddling at Sportjoy, in Eeklo. Padel has a great fun factor and the neon lights really complete it there! There’s a lot of dynamism in the game because the glass walls are also part of the game. Hotspot for the sports enthusiasts among is!!]]> 2023-05-26 09:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606004890 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606110196 In this photo, I was biking to my house among beautiful nature. The sun was just setting and it was twilighting nicely. Sometimes you find a lot of peace in nature.
-Maxim Everaert]]> 2023-05-26 11:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606110196 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606112750 There is nothing more enjoyable than biking in beautiful nature. Taking a break and coming to yourself is a fantastic feeling, which is why I often take my time. On this day, I was in the middle of a busy study week and still made time for a quiet walk. After this, my head was much calmer and I was able to move on.
-Maxim Everaert]]> 2023-05-26 11:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606112750 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606119673 While I was riding my bike to school, I saw this lazy cow laying in the middle of the road. He looked so relaxed and I didn't want to disturb him so I took another road. I took this picture in Kaprijke. (Emma)]]> 2023-05-26 11:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606119673 desmetstephan https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606124480 This was a great evening. I surprised my wife and some friends with a rooftop dinner in our freshly built greenhouse with a great view over the city of Ghent. ]]> 2023-05-26 11:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606124480 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606125331 Joaquin]]> 2023-05-26 11:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606125331 https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606130042 Two Friends and I sitting on a abandoned bunker at 3 am with on the background the beautiful "expressweg". This is the night we went bunkerscouting, we were really bored so we visited all the bunkers we could find. Look at my sleepy friend, he's called Robbe. Isn't he adorable!]]> 2023-05-26 12:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2606130042 axellevanbranteghem https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2634750821 2023-06-29 02:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/desmetstephan/11fnypgof6sax4sd/wish/2634750821