The Last Supper, by Pieter Pourbus (1562). Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady).
"On the wall to the right is the tomb of Adrian van Haveskerke; above, P. Pourbus, Last Supper, 1562".--Baedeker 1910.
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Bruges October 3rd 2014 Our visit to Bruges was a day trip out from Brussels. The Globus tour bus let us off at the Bargeplein coach park. Unlike similar facilities to enable the touring of city centers, this one is in a very attractive park-like setting and within walking distance of the historic center. The part leading into town crossed the pleasant Minnewater (Lake of Love). This led immediately to the béguinage. Th ... read more
Europe » Belgium » West Flanders » Bruges Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions bet... ... read more
"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me.
I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts.
Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018.
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