Last weekend, as a late Mother's Day gift to me, our family went to Brugges, Belgium for the day. It's not that Tony didn't want to go, it's just the one day part that he was unsure of. I thought it would be a benefit, as Tony did not have to take off work, the kids didn't miss school, there was not alot of packing to do and someone else did the driving. The was an extended day trip offered by the base.
Well, our day did start VERY early as we were to meet the bus at 2:45 AM on Saturday morning. We boarded a charter bus, or coach as they are called in the UK, and we were on our way. We brought along a small blanket and pillow and the kids and I went back to sleep. We crossed under the English Channel by train (well the bus was actually loaded onto the train...amazing) in a little over 30 minutes. We came out in Calais, France and continued on into Belgium. We arrived in Brugges around 10 am.
We then had eight hours to explore this beautiful city (http://www.brugge.be/internet/en/index.htm.) We had such a fun time, even in the rain (which was off and on most of the day.) We took a boat ride through the canals, drank hot chocolate, climbed the clock tower, visited the lace shops and ate lots of Belgian chocolate. Eric enjoyed his lunch of mussels, while Sarah opted for the chicken nuggets. We visited the several of the church's including the Church of Our Lady, which holds the famous Madonna and Child statue by Michelangelo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_of_Bruges.)
When asked, Eric said his favorite part was the food and eating ice cream in the rain. Sarah said her favorite was the boat ride through the city. I thought it was amazing that we were in three different countries in one day and I did not have to drive. Tony said it was alot for one day, since we didn't get home until midnight, but still a neat and historic city. I think it was a once in lifetime Mother's Days...complete with chocolate, of course
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Well, our day did start VERY early as we were to meet the bus at 2:45 AM on Saturday morning. We boarded a charter bus, or coach as they are called in the UK, and we were on our way. We brought along a small blanket and pillow and the kids and I went back to sleep. We crossed under the English Channel by train (well the bus was actually loaded onto the train...amazing) in a little over 30 minutes. We came out in Calais, France and continued on into Belgium. We arrived in Brugges around 10 am.
We then had eight hours to explore this beautiful city (http://www.brugge.be/internet/en/index.htm.) We had such a fun time, even in the rain (which was off and on most of the day.) We took a boat ride through the canals, drank hot chocolate, climbed the clock tower, visited the lace shops and ate lots of Belgian chocolate. Eric enjoyed his lunch of mussels, while Sarah opted for the chicken nuggets. We visited the several of the church's including the Church of Our Lady, which holds the famous Madonna and Child statue by Michelangelo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_of_Bruges.)
When asked, Eric said his favorite part was the food and eating ice cream in the rain. Sarah said her favorite was the boat ride through the city. I thought it was amazing that we were in three different countries in one day and I did not have to drive. Tony said it was alot for one day, since we didn't get home until midnight, but still a neat and historic city. I think it was a once in lifetime Mother's Days...complete with chocolate, of course
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What an incredable journey! I'm with you Sarah, I would so enjoy the boat ride through the city! You'll look like you are having the time of your life! Happy Mother's Day Stephanie... memories that will endure all time.
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