Bruges – You Know, Like The Colin Farrell Movie

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It’s true. I’m a huge fan of the black comedy In Bruges, and like many others, I’ve been somewhat fascinated with the city in Belgium since I first saw the movie.

And then, here we were planning to take the riverboat cruise in Holland and Belgium and yup, there’s a little trip to Bruges for an afternoon. Oh yeah!

It was as adorable as I thought it would be, with the swans and the gothic and that fairytale stuff.

Walking Along the Canal

It was also way more crowded that I thought it would be as well. Locals told us to really explore the town when it’s quiet, you need to spend the night, after the tour groups like ours leave. Definitely something to consider, but I was able to find a few quiet spots along the canals and storefronts.

Lovely Spot

Store Front

Belfry of Bruges

Oh also, Michelangelo’s Madonna. That’s not too shabby either.

Church of Our Lady Altar with Michelangelo's Madonna

 

Nice Spot to Read

posted in: Travel 6

Of all the photos I took on this trip through Belgium and The Netherlands, this one might be my favorite. Not because there’s anything famous about the location, but because there is something completely timeless about it. Yes, it was taken in 2016, but it could have just as easily been taken 50-100 years ago or more. How long have locals been riding their bicycle to this park and enjoying a lovely Spring day like that?

Nice Spot to Read

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