Belgium

We spent several days exploring Gent and Bruges while having our van serviced.  Both very picturesque, with canals, beautifully preserved buildings and churches, and lots of chocolate and beer shops.  We did a canal trip in both city which is a great way to orientate yourself and earmark places to return to later to further investigate.  Both are compact so we did a lot of walking. .

One of the highlights was the De Halve Maan Brewery tour (Bruges last remaining brewery). Our Belgian guide had a wicked sense of humour and really gave an entertaining performance yet still managed to explain the brewing process simply.  Of course we got to sample the product at the end!

Off to the Netherlands next.

 

To our Dutch friends from Portugal and Spain: Peter we would like to catch up with you - can you please send us your contact details as we have mislaid them. venville@xtra.co.nz