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What am I going to be, a doctor? You need exams.
I'm hoping at least one of you reading this has seen the movie In Bruges. It's probably not the kind of movie you would watch, Grandma...or Aunt Cindy. Or either of my parents. So hopefully someone more around my age is reading this and has seen that movie. But that movie is probably the reason we went to Bruges.
It's in Belgium.
In Bruges!!!
Last weekend Celia and I voyaged to Belgium. We spent Friday and Saturday morning in Bruges (Brugge) and Saturday afternoon/evening in Brussels. I, of course, was quite interested in seeing Bruges because of my love of the film In Bruges. Despite that, it was in fact quite a beautiful city. It's the most well preserved medieval town in Belgium. We …
Belgian Battlefields
... of French soldiers were present tonight and played a minor role during the service. Each night has been different but very moving on every occasion. I am pleased we left our warm room to attend this service each of the three nights we have been in Ieper. Ate at a cafe across the square from Old Tom. Made the mistake of having soup and a main meal and so could not finish our dishes. Had a pleasant chat with three English ladies and then headed for the hotel about 22.15. A good end to a big day ...
If it's Monday, it must be Belgium
... from which people walk and bike in the area.
After the drama of the Luxembourg walks, today's walk was tame by comparison, but very pleasant and pastoral. We lunched in the abbey cafeteria before saying "farewell" to Michel and heading on to Brussels.
Brussels is the most important center of the European Union administrative offices, and a lovely city in its own right. Daniel met us there to act as our guide, explaining the conflict between the Flemish (Dutch) ...
Get Lost (In Bruges)
... word for a single guy wandering around some streets, so maybe I'll just say it was "beautiful" and move on. With my legs growing weary, I walked back to the hostel and met back up with Jesse. We grabbed some dinner at the hostel's restaurant, and then joined the masses for the dramatic conclusion of the England/Italy quarterfinal match, which Italy ultimately won in a penalty shootout. I debated going back out to experience Bruges at night, but my heavy eyelids got the better of ...
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