Mousy
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It started with a very kind offer from @DavidG58 of an unused tunnel crossing, we decided to leave the Moho at home and stay in a Hotel. We'd been to Bruges years ago and with Martins sister living in Belguim we very quickly had a plan. A cheeky weekend away which happened to fall on Valentine's Day
I acted as chauffeur so Martin could work as we made the 4 1/2 hour trip to Dover, it felt strange to be going away in a car, we arrived at the tunnel at least an hour early, which normally isn't a problem, but we really missed the lack of on board facilities...no kettle, no fridge...we sat looking at each other until Martin jumped out to enquire about crossing early. 10 minutes later we were on the train!
Again it felt weird not to be in the van, a much lower ceiling on the train, no cheese and pickle sandwiches, no loo, I was really missing the Moho! An hour later we were in Bruges, 3 trips around the one way system and over the same bridge at least twice to find the hotel. Finally realising the advantage of being in a car! I think there is an aire in Bruges but I hope it's on the outskirts, no way would our Hymer fit in these streets.
We woke up to the sound of a chiming clock and church bells. I thought I heard the clip clop of horses feet, turning to Martin I said "do you think that's a horse and carriage?", "well, he replied I don't think it's a man outside with a hollow coconut!"
The weather was gorgeous..sunshine and not too chilly. Living in Wales we haven't seen the sun for months so this dryness was welcome.
A boat ride on the canals..
Bruges is just full of beautiful old buildings..
A quirky old bike..
When I asked Martin if he fancied some anal action he nearly choked on his Belguim waffle until he noticed this poster..
We spent the day just wandering around in the sunshine, really enjoying getting lost in the back streets, Bruges is busy even on a chilly February day but with some lovely meals and copious sampling of the local beer we've had a great day.
Off to Ghent tomorrow.
I acted as chauffeur so Martin could work as we made the 4 1/2 hour trip to Dover, it felt strange to be going away in a car, we arrived at the tunnel at least an hour early, which normally isn't a problem, but we really missed the lack of on board facilities...no kettle, no fridge...we sat looking at each other until Martin jumped out to enquire about crossing early. 10 minutes later we were on the train!
Again it felt weird not to be in the van, a much lower ceiling on the train, no cheese and pickle sandwiches, no loo, I was really missing the Moho! An hour later we were in Bruges, 3 trips around the one way system and over the same bridge at least twice to find the hotel. Finally realising the advantage of being in a car! I think there is an aire in Bruges but I hope it's on the outskirts, no way would our Hymer fit in these streets.
We woke up to the sound of a chiming clock and church bells. I thought I heard the clip clop of horses feet, turning to Martin I said "do you think that's a horse and carriage?", "well, he replied I don't think it's a man outside with a hollow coconut!"
The weather was gorgeous..sunshine and not too chilly. Living in Wales we haven't seen the sun for months so this dryness was welcome.
A boat ride on the canals..
Bruges is just full of beautiful old buildings..
A quirky old bike..
When I asked Martin if he fancied some anal action he nearly choked on his Belguim waffle until he noticed this poster..
We spent the day just wandering around in the sunshine, really enjoying getting lost in the back streets, Bruges is busy even on a chilly February day but with some lovely meals and copious sampling of the local beer we've had a great day.
Off to Ghent tomorrow.