Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Blog # 12 - Bruges, Belgium

 Blog # 12 - Bruges. Belgium

On To Bruges: Brisk, Still A Glorious Day On The Grandeur

Jerry Purchased This Hat At The Beetle's Exhibit. While In An Elevator Filled With Random People, He "Encouraged' Everyone To Sing, "We All Live In A Yellow Submarine." It Was Quite An Amazing Experience. Total Strangers Singing Together Was A Once In A Lifetime Experience!

Singing Along With The Beetle-like Entertainers


Jiving To "Dancing Queen"

Moonlight Over The Ocean

Our Ship Is Filling Up With Fuel

Bruges Is The Main Port To Transfer Vehicle Shipments For European Market
Nearing City Center
There Are "Photo Ops" In Every Direction


Old Castle Tower Still Standing
Old Photo From An Art Show

A Quiet Area Before Reaching The Tourist Spots

Walking The Streets: Provided Feelings About Living In The Past
People Still Live In These Homes

Bruges Continues To Be a Surreal Experience




There Is A Quietness Outside City Center

Entrance To Center Area


Manholes, Of Course


We Visited 40 Years Ago - Few Tourists At That Time.
 Not Any More!

Canal Tour Offers A Different Perspective

Something Interesting To See In All Directions



Large Windows Provided More Sunlight Since Electricity Didn't Exist Hundreds Of Years Ago





                                                 Typical Fair Along The Canal

We Look At People. They Look At Us
Church Bells Were Ringing Throughout The Day
Looks Like A Movie Set

Roof Designs Are Just as Interesting As The Windows



Michelangelo Carved Three Madonna's. One Is In Bruges

Belgium Is Famous For Its Beer



      Chocolate Is Also Famous In Belgium - Chocolate Fragrance Throughout The Town

This Area Is "Go To" For Weddings: One Every Thirty Minutes



Listening To a Great Guide

The Main Square

We Found A Great Cafe: Big Decision!
Amazing Quiche!!