Globetrotting Pics #3: Brugges, Belgium
This picture wasn’t taken in Netherlands but in Belgium albeit the former country’s association with windmills ,legal marijuana, prostitution and gay marriage. Nevertheless, Belgium is just nextdoor to Holland, so it’s not surprising if they have similar culture and economic activities, which might explain this windmill, one of a few to dot the periphery of the charming little town on Brugges. Brugges is a well preserved old town that is a couple of hours train ride from Brussels, the admittedly dull capital city of Belgium. It’s a compact little township with rows of quaint shops, houses and churches, with the quintessential town hall at its centre. We spent an afternoon on our rented bikes cycling all around this town, taking photos. The peace and calm of this town (before and after the busloads of daytripping grey tourists arrive) left quite an impression on me. Staying in this town really felt like being in the old-fashioned village which I assumed it was before the arrival of mass tourism- our hostel was located in a street where there was also a little minimart, a deli manned by a friendly butcher (yay sausages and pate!), a bakery and a vege grocer.
Interesting post to read on. Are ferry crossings popular as a mode of transport in Belgium. Pls. give some informations on good ferry crossings crossings available there.
Comment by ashleygerrald — April 2, 2009 @ 10:16 am
Interesting post to read on. Are ferry crossings popular as a mode of transport in Belgium. Pls. give some informations on good ferry crossings crossings available there.
Comment by ashleygerrald — April 2, 2009 @ 10:17 am