Brugge/Bruges Belgium

Today Rachel and I went to Bruges (Brugge in Flemish) by train.  Michele had to work, but gave us AWESOME directions, and we made it with no problems.  BRUGES IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!  I love the houses, the canals, the windmills, the cathedrals.  Since pictures say a thousand words, here they are!!

One of our first views.  Rachel was in love with the city immediately

No way to come to Belgium without eating a waffle!!  REAL Bruges waffles!

Rachel in the main square.  They had trucks set up selling fruits and vegetables.  We bought cherries, since we missed out getting some in the US

There are canals throughout Bruges.  I imagine it is like Holland, but I guess we'll find out soon!

Bruges in in Flanders, the more northern part of Belgium (and nearer to Holland).  All of the street signs were in Flemish

Another view of the cool houses--and the bikes!!  So many people here ride bikes.

Rachel in front of one of the cathedrals.