Hotel Royal Astor Ostende
Hertstraat, 15 Ostende, West Flanders, 8400, Belgium
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Final Morning and Final Thoughts
... I think that in our two days there we were able to see everything that we wanted to see in such a small time – we made the most of every minute that we were there. We explored every inch of the city, straying down alleyways and tiny little streets. We sat and people-watched – a favourite hobby. And most importantly, Mr Fletche and I enjoyed experiencing this city ...
Day 3 – Anniversary walks, carriage rides an
... was fresh, hot, and most importantly, delicious.We emerge from the restaurant after a nice leisurely dinner, slightly stuffed. Actually, scrap that. Both of us were full to bursting and we uttered those immortal words which have never passed our lips before… “I couldn’t eat or drink another thing….” In fact, with Mrs Fletche keen to lie down flat and let those mussels settle, the most sensible option was a final wobble back to the ...
Day 2 – the best laid plans….
... is – and all of Day 2’s activities being completed by 11am…
So – on-plan – we head for Burg Square. Just a five-minute walk from the hotel, and I finally allow Mr Fletche to look… Photos are taken of this administrative heart of Bruges, and we take a reverential peek around the Chapel of the Holy Blood. Neither of us Fletches’ are religious in the slightest, yet we can still experience the atmosphere of ...
In Brugge
... city. Then we found THE BEST beer store ever which virtually every belgium beer there is. We grabbed a few for the room and headed back to the hotel for a little relaxation. After our rest we went out for some super at a pub called the Celtic based on some local advice. It was an alright pub and of course the Belgium beer was great. We settled in for the night and had several more beers before heading back to the hotel.
With a busy day planned we ...
On the way to Brugge
... it though, which is not surprising because almost anything fried looks like a chicken nugget. After much mild discussion, we concluded that tapas restaurants are preferred by women and hated by men. The theory is that women like them because the servings are small and make us feel like we are not eating that much, even though we end up eating quite a bit. Men don't like tapas because they don't want to have to make so ...



