Cycling Scenery

Cycling in Ghent

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April 3rd 2018
Well, the weather was cooperative today and we were able to get a 3 hour bike ride in. We rented our bikes from the city center and that was one of the highlights of the day. You see, there is an art exhibit currently at the city center, that consists of a bell that rings every 9 seconds. between 10 AM and 4 PM - one gong for every person living in Ghent. Residents had the option of sending their ... read more

Europe » Belgium

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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