Hotel De Gouden Haan
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Bye Bye Brugge... Hello London!
... br> It was really nice to catch up with Jamie, as we did become fast friends in Paris and he came along to Amsterdam as well. It's funny because to me that seemed like it was ages ago, but it was just exactly one month since we had first met. Jamie made me a really nice home cooked meal (I have been spoiled rotten with lovely home cooked meals since I left the ship) and we caught up over a bottle of wine.
So happy and grateful for all the friends I have in my life old and new x
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Running errands- like a normal/real person :)
... You never really know how you are going to feel until it happens. Odd to come to such a realization over a sweater, however, when I finally found one I liked it was so comforting to have....
After the hot chocolates (which everyone should try in Belgium they are soooo delicious) we went back to the apartment, where Jaey and Djuna made me one last delicious home cooked meal. I really adore both of them so much, and they are both such great cooks!
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Rain Rain Go Away!!!
... also visited with one of Jaey and Djunas set of Grandparents, went to a cafe and Knokke's Christmas Market. The Christmas market was not as impressive as Brugge, since the town is so much smaller the market is also smaller.
In the evening, Jaey, Djuna and I relaxed and watched the Last Airbender. Nothing crazy today, it's been nice to be able to relax and be around people I know. :)
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Our First Night In Brugge
... and off to the market. We had dinner at one of the many places in the market.
We shared a mixed grill of pork, beef, chicken, and sausage that was really good! And when in Belgium you have to try one of the million+ beers.
After dinner we went to the supermarket and picked up some supplies; coffee, 3 ...
Belgium
... are called Trappists and are made by monks. There are only 10 Trappist beers in the world, 9 of wich are found in Belgium. Of those 9 the best (and rarest) can only be purchassed directly from the Abbey where it is made. Any one person wishing to buy some ''Westvleteren Trappist'' must book months in advance, then wait to be given the date you may drive to the Abbey to pick up your crate. One crate per person per year. No ...