After catching our breath in Amsterdam for a couple of days, we hopped onto a train headed to Bruges. The setting alone is magnificent; add all the ancient architecture, the romantic canals dotted with graceful swans, the Belgium waffles, incredible beer and beautifully maintained parks, and one could easily think that one’s arrived in paradise.
There is, however, a downside to this paradise. Despite the fact that we went during the off-season, tourist busses kept arriving. Large groups of people everywhere, blocking sidewalks, crowding shops and restaurants and creating quite a bit of commotion.
This did not, however, deter us from having a good time, and explore our surroundings in Bruges.
The Belgium Waffles were tasty, and depending on the place, fancy and served with all kinds of toppings. My favorite waffles turned out to be the plain ones, dusted with a little powdered sugar and handed to me in a napkin from a window. It doesn’t get much simpler and better than that! The longest line was always at this VW bus!!
The “Old Town” was simply unbelievably amazing! There are no words to describe them:
One afternoon, we enjoyed a beer and some pizza at an outdoor restaurant, directly across from the world’s first stock market!!
Of the four days we spent in Bruges, one of my favorite outings was, a visit to Minnewaterpark and the windmills along the moat surrounding Bruges, which I will tell you about in an upcoming post.
Thanks for coming along.
in cahoots with muddy boots 
GREAT photos! It looks like you had the most wonderful, magical, time.
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Thank you! It was a great trip, maybe the best ever. Although Bruges is too touristy for me, everyone should visit there. See the “attractions” and then head out to Minnewaterpark and the Love Lake.
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Thanks for inviting us along 🙂 Lovely post with lots of photos, really enjoyed the atmosphere
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Glad you enjoyed the post. Bruges is a special place. They do a great job of making visitors welcome.
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Amazing architecture, then the waffles…lucky girl.
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Yes lucky indeed! Despite all the walking I put on a few pounds. 😁
But the waffles were sooo good!
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I love Bruges, and your photos just bring it all back! I forgot just how amazing the architecture is there! Did you have a chance to climb the Belfry Tower?
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Thanks! I did not climb the Belfry. Every time we went by there was a line snaking around the block and the waiting time was too long for us.
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The waffles alone would have me on a plane. 🙂 I loved the old cottage best of all the architecture. And the lace in the window. 🙂
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If you ever want waffles and save money on airfare, let me know! I can make some mean waffles close to home. Bruges is a beautiful place.
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Oh, man. Don’t tempt me! 🙂
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As a matter of fact, I made some this morning. They are tasty.
If you ever want some, you know where to find me!
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We shall chat about it at our next lunch.
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Indeed! Hope you took some leisure time with the rain today! Wasn’t it wonderful?!
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It was and I did. :))))
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👍🏻 😊 ☔️
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What an amazing trip. Your photos are fabulous!
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Thanks! This was one of our best trips ever! We were gone for a month and saw so many amazing things, ate great food and met some wonderful people. I feel very lucky!
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