Ghent

Swans, Waffles and A Boat Ride

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May 28th 2008
The wait is over. I have the first stamp in my new passport. I was stamped into Zeebrugge. Where? It is the port for Belgium from which one travels to Brussels or Bruges. It is the first port of call on our cruise. The ship was offering various trips today. I had voted for Ypres and the poppy fields, but Mom had vetoed that. So, we decided to see Ghent and Bruges. I was not sure how I w ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Saint-Raphael » Brugge

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more