Brugge, BelgiumDecember 17, 2007
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Our first trip on the train in a few weeks was an easy hour and a half ride to Brugge. We had a quick transfer after two stops, boarded a Belgium train and zipped through to the Brugge station. As we exited France and made our way into Belgium we looked out at the frost covered pastures, frozen ponds, and grazing sheep in their full wool jackets. The sun was resting low in the sky, shadowed in fog and low clouds, trying to break through; looking more like a full moon than the sun.
After arriving in Brugge we jumped on a local bus into town and bounced along the cobblestone streets of Brugge. While we were on the train we talked a little bit about what we thought Brugge was going to be like. We figured it would be decorated for Christmas and look like something out of a fairytale, or Santa’s Village.
The picturesque town, dating back to the 11th century, with gilded architecture, multi-colored brick buildings and imposing bell tower was decorated with
Christmas trees, lights and an ice skating rink in the middle of the town center. Yet, another city to get us into the Christmas spirit… especially since we’re only 8 days away from the arrival of Ol’ Saint Nick!
N51°12.520
E003°13.486
Our first trip on the train in a few weeks was an easy hour and a half ride to Brugge. We had a quick transfer after two stops, boarded a Belgium train and zipped through to the Brugge station. As we exited France and made our way into Belgium we looked out at the frost covered pastures, frozen ponds, and grazing sheep in their full wool jackets. The sun was resting low in the sky, shadowed in fog and low clouds, trying to break through; looking more like a full moon than the sun.
After arriving in Brugge we jumped on a local bus into town and bounced along the cobblestone streets of Brugge. While we were on the train we talked a little bit about what we thought Brugge was going to be like. We figured it would be decorated for Christmas and look like something out of a fairytale, or Santa’s Village.The picturesque town, dating back to the 11th century, with gilded architecture, multi-colored brick buildings and imposing bell tower was decorated with
Christmas trees, lights and an ice skating rink in the middle of the town center. Yet, another city to get us into the Christmas spirit… especially since we’re only 8 days away from the arrival of Ol’ Saint Nick! Since today is Monday, most of the main attractions are closed. Unfortunately for us, that means we’ll have to spend our time tasting the famous Belgium waffles, chocolates and, of course, sampling a few of the beers.
2 comments:
yo, is it Daniel Uteuil - very cool beret
Is that a Raspberry Beret? You know the kind you find at a second hand store? Well is it? This pic reminds me of the one of me in Scotland drinking a Guinness. Check my blog http://bp3.blogger.com/_k9Sp1q0lRRc/R2JSwIKLWNI/AAAAAAAAAbI/aU8rUB7K8KQ/s1600-h/scan0011.jpg
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