This excursion was part of our trip that ended in Paris. Arriving in Ghent on a May Day in 2013. It was a cloudy, and it had rained on and off for 4 month. First thing we saw was a see of bicycles at the train station. We walked to our B&B “A Bed in Ghent” by host Tom de Wolf. We were greeted warmly, and he carried our luggage upstairs.
The room was retro and comfortable. I remember it had a records and a record player from Beatles and such, basically 70ties music. After discovering Ghent on 48 hour city pass, Museums, castle and boat rides, we took a day trip to Brugge. Ghent is conveniently located between Brussel and Brugge.
The Belgians are masters in languages, lots of them speak German, French, English and their own Flandern. By the way, something that is confusing, the town Brugge is the name in Dutch, Bruges in French, and Brügge in German.
A great resource I found were those guide books by Rick Steves. It helped me discover sites I did not know without. You can buy them here:
We arrived at the Ghent train station. We were greeted by many Bikes greeted us at the . It was a cloudy dayThe typical Belgium ArchitectureStrolling down the boardwalk admiring the boatsThe ancient Ghent castle. Looking overt the cityCrochet doilies, an old art. Saw this in a shop window as a displayAn Altar in Ghent museumArriving in Brugge. Depending what nationality you are you’d call it Bruge, Brugge, Brügge or Bruges. Notice the steeples and the colorful buildingsBelgium Waffles are a mustThe Market place is puzzling on Saturday morning. At 3 pm everything was quiteBrugge MarketThe Belfried of Brugge is located right at the market placeHorse carriage taking people on toursTaking a boat ride on the Grachten (channel)Riding by a doggie in the windowInteresting figuresAn unusual fountain in BruggeChurch of our Lady, BruggeLooking across the Brugge Market placeFamous Belgium chocolate
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