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July 18th 2014

Published: July 24th 2014

I know, I know! I did say that my last blog on this trip was from the French Riviera but it truly would be remiss of me not to at least share just a few of the many pictures from Brussels, Ghent and Bruges in low lying Belgium and let them, as difficult as it is, convey the essence of that quietly captivating country, known worldwide mostly for the major role Brussels plays in the European Union. ... Read Full Entry

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Roger Sutherland

Whirl Traveller

My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info

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Bruges

A lock in one of the canals in Bruges.

Unique

Note the facade

Inside a place of solace dating back to 1613.

Enjoying the famous waffle.

These were delicious and we stuck to the original, hot from the maker. We recommend those sold from a little orange vans that frequent crowded areas.

Exemplifying the peace and tranquility everywhere we went.

It is frequent to see folks feeding the many swan, ducks and geese.

Swans

Bruges

One way to enjoy Bruges. We chose to walk.

Bruges

Lec Vanlaere

We enjoyed a wonderful concert by this talented harpist in Bruges.

Harps waiting for the maestro, Lec Vanlaere.

A Lec Vanlaere treat

We came away with a CD of his own compositions. It was a delight to listen to his beautiful and romantic music.

Gee

Gee enjoys Kreik rouge beer.

The girls in the park near "home" in Brussels

Great green space in Brussels.

In the forest park in Brussels

24th July 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Belguim
We enjoyed our time in this part of the world and your photos were pleasant memories.

24th July 2014

Sharon
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beautiful
Thank you Roger and Jeanette for sharing your wonderful holiday with us. It was fun reading, visualizing everything you experienced, and really sharing in your joy. Again, I say to you Roger, put it all in a book. Great reading!

26th July 2014

Naomi Rattray
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Belgian food
When we visited Bruges many years ago, we found to our amazement that the food was much more refined that the famous French one.

10th August 2014

Jeanette
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Fascinating
A truly enjoyable read. You're a good writer, Roger, and I especially appreciate your vibrant enthusiasm for all that you experience. Thanks for sharing. Jeanette

5th December 2014

Whirl Traveller
Roger Sutherland

Thank you.

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