A Glimpse of Bruges
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A Glimpse of Bruges
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
Live cam of the main square in Bruges.
http://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam ... markt.html
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
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
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
Empty vessels .. and all that
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
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.
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.
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
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
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Love Bruges. Been several times now on cruises. Keep promising ourselves a long weekend
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Worth a trip if only for the chips and mayo !!!
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
And the chocolate.
And the chocolate....
And the chocolate....
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Yeah, but you can get proper Belgian choccy anywhere now - the mayo and chips never seems the same anywhere else !
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Sounds good. I'll try and remember to give this mayo and chips a go when we're next there.
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Be rude not to....!
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
And the chocolate.....
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
They do have a chip museum.
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Missed that one - you must let me know where it is before next May
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
The waffles, fresh berries and cream are what I remember best.
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
A Christmas cruise ... raining ... freezing cold ... a cafe comes into view ... roaring fire ... choccy on a stick ... oh, my gaud it was heavenly.
: SCHLurppppp :
: SCHLurppppp :
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
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.
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.
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Hmmm - I think I can live without the "history of the chip" !! Much rather dip them in the mayoMervyn and Trish wrote:
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
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
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
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.
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Some people just don't appreciate cultureqbman1 wrote:Hmmm - I think I can live without the "history of the chip" !! Much rather dip them in the mayoMervyn and Trish wrote:
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
Such people could go to the Chocolate Museum then .... or maybe to the Museum for nude nurses ?
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
I can direct you to a few dodgy museums in Amsterdam !!
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
You mean the piggy bank/adult shop
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Re: A Glimpse of Bruges
I thought we were in Bruges. Is the Captain lost (again)?qbman1 wrote:I can direct you to a few dodgy museums in Amsterdam !!