A Glimpse of Bruges

Unread post by **Stephen** » 28 Oct 2015, 11:08

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

Unread post by **barney** » 28 Oct 2015, 12:26

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

Unread post by **Stephen** » 28 Oct 2015, 12:37

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.

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Oct 2015, 12:44

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

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Oct 2015, 15:10

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

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Oct 2015, 15:12

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

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Oct 2015, 15:13

And the chocolate.

And the chocolate....

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Oct 2015, 15:17

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

Unread post by **Stephen** » 28 Oct 2015, 15:34

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

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Oct 2015, 15:52

Be rude not to....!

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Oct 2015, 16:47

And the chocolate.....

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Oct 2015, 16:48

They do have a chip museum.

Unread post by **qbman1** » 28 Oct 2015, 16:57

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

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 28 Oct 2015, 17:48

See www.frietmuseum.be

Unread post by **wolfie** » 28 Oct 2015, 17:55

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

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 28 Oct 2015, 18:33

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

: SCHLurppppp :

Unread post by **oldbluefox** » 29 Oct 2015, 09:34

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.

Unread post by **qbman1** » 29 Oct 2015, 09:41

Mervyn and Trish wrote:
See http://www.frietmuseum.be

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

Unread post by **Stephen** » 29 Oct 2015, 10:03

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

Unread post by **Stephen** » 29 Oct 2015, 10:04

oldbluefox wrote:
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.

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 29 Oct 2015, 10:04

qbman1 wrote:
Mervyn and Trish wrote:
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

Unread post by **Manoverboard** » 29 Oct 2015, 10:07

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

Unread post by **qbman1** » 29 Oct 2015, 10:21

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

Unread post by **Stephen** » 29 Oct 2015, 10:24

You mean the piggy bank/adult shop

Unread post by **Mervyn and Trish** » 29 Oct 2015, 10:40

qbman1 wrote:
I can direct you to a few dodgy museums in Amsterdam !!

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

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