The City of Canals
Bruges is a wonderfully preserved town. It was spared from destruction during both WWI and WWII. Because of this, we were able to walk though the streets and imagine we were back in the 15th century. The Market Square is lined with old buildings turned into Cafes. The Belfort sits at one end of the square. From the top, you can view the whole city.
We took a canal boat cruise when we first arrived in the city. It was nice because it helped to orient us and we were able to sit back and take in the amazing scenery.
Later that evening, we found our way though the streets again and to the outskirts of the city to see the windmills.
On Sunday, we climbed the Belfort. It was really neat to see the inner workings. The Belfort is really just a gigantic music box. Sitting in the mechanical room while the bells are ringing gives you a whole new perspective. In the mechanical room, you couldn't even hear the bells ringing over clinking and clunking.
We also visited the Diamond Museum. It provided an interesting history of the diamond business in Bruges.
And mmmmmmm the chocolate...
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