On the 21st of July, we celebrate the birth of our nation. This means most people get a day off and you can't do jack because most of the cool places to visit are closed. Luckily, there are a few exceptions, so we took the chance to visit one of the biggest innercity fishtanks in Europe (or so I've been told). Aquatopia is a nice place if you like to goggle at fish and related sea specimen.

Rather than talk about fish (and honestly, it's not as if I can tell you interesting things about them, I just love the variety of forms and colors), I'll share some of the pictures I've taken there. Sometimes it's fun to be a tourist in your own city. Enjoy!

a colorful bunch

fish train

exploring the corals

droopy-faced fish are cute

taking in too much air

as proud as a peacock

look like a horse, act like a monkey

emo-fish discovered

stealth mode on

sharks and other impressive fish

It's a fun place if you're visiting Antwerp and you've got an hour or two to spare. Entrance tickets are not exactly cheap but if you can afford it be sure to hop in sometime if you get the chance.