A Glimpse of Bruges

[Stephen]

If you visit make sure you have your wits about you as anything seems to go traffic and pedestrian wise.

Live cam of the main square in Bruges.
http://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam ... markt.html

[barney]

Living where we do Stephen, we pop over often for the day and a bite to eat

You do need to keep your wits about you, particularly with the cyclists

They are mental.

On another note, a few times a year we used to go over to Calais to a particular fish resturant.
That's now a no, no.

I wonder how much this migrant crisis has cost the Calais businesess?
There are over 6 thousand there now and it's spreading up and down the coast to other ports.
It's on our local news every night but expect it rarely gets a mention in other parts.
A bit like operation stack

[Stephen]

We have been a couple of times, both via cruises. We are there again in December.

I agree, everyone seems to go into Kamikaze mode when they're out and about. And as for the large zebra crossing at the main square, I think that's there purely for decoration.

[qbman1]

Last time I was there, there was a severe risk of being mown down by a horse & carriage! Never been on a cruise, though - we're due to call there next May

[Mervyn and Trish]

Love Bruges. Been several times now on cruises. Keep promising ourselves a long weekend

[qbman1]

Worth a trip if only for the chips and mayo !!!

[Mervyn and Trish]

And the chocolate.

And the chocolate....

[qbman1]

Yeah, but you can get proper Belgian choccy anywhere now - the mayo and chips never seems the same anywhere else !

[Stephen]

Sounds good. I'll try and remember to give this mayo and chips a go when we're next there.

[qbman1]

Be rude not to....!

[Mervyn and Trish]

And the chocolate.....

[Mervyn and Trish]

They do have a chip museum.

[qbman1]

Missed that one - you must let me know where it is before next May

[Mervyn and Trish]

See www.frietmuseum.be

[wolfie]

The waffles, fresh berries and cream are what I remember best.

[Manoverboard]

A Christmas cruise ... raining ... freezing cold ... a cafe comes into view ... roaring fire ... choccy on a stick ... oh, my gaud it was heavenly.

: SCHLurppppp :

[oldbluefox]

My advice:
The chocolates have a limited shelf life so it's best to eat them quickly before they go off. Make sure you've got some for the next day in case you run out.

[qbman1]

See http://www.frietmuseum.be

Hmmm - I think I can live without the "history of the chip" !! Much rather dip them in the mayo

[Stephen]

If you were to read the full info you can eat there, and I suspect mayo condiments would be available, or 'borrow' some sachets from the ship

[Stephen]

My advice:
The chocolates have a limited shelf life so it's best to eat them quickly before they go off. Make sure you've got some for the next day in case you run out.

I think they are over rated and priced.

[Mervyn and Trish]

See http://www.frietmuseum.be

Hmmm - I think I can live without the "history of the chip" !! Much rather dip them in the mayo

Some people just don't appreciate culture

[Manoverboard]

Such people could go to the Chocolate Museum then .... or maybe to the Museum for nude nurses ?

[qbman1]

I can direct you to a few dodgy museums in Amsterdam !!

[Stephen]

You mean the piggy bank/adult shop

[Mervyn and Trish]

I can direct you to a few dodgy museums in Amsterdam !!

I thought we were in Bruges. Is the Captain lost (again)?