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Published: October 17th 2006
Brugge
A street in BruggeAfter leaving Southampton on Saturday evening, we sailed north into the North Sea bound for the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Our land tour for Sunday was a trip to Brugge. Brugge is a village a few miles inland from the coast and is one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities. The city received very minor damage during the war and as a
result contains many very old buildings. Brugge is probably best known for it canals that ring the city. Originally dug as a city defense line they were expanded over the years. We did a walking tour and then had a boat ride along the canals. The city cobblestone streets are
narrow and autos must park in a central underground garage. Bicycles are a major means of transportation within the old city and as a result have the right-of-way at all times (no stop signals). We were warned to be cautious when walking but an elderly Japanese couple forgot and stepped in front of a bicycle. The rider managed to swerve and stop so no damage was done, but, he sure gave them what for even though they could not understand a word he said. Belgium is known for chocolates,
Brugge
A street in Brugge beer and lace. We managed to sample everything but the lace. Marci could not find one she liked.
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Mona
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Belgium Candies
The candies or more specifically the chocolates! You can't visit Brugge without taking home some of the candies.