We had time after the carriage tour to walk through town before we had to meet up with David and the older kids. Here are Em and Bex at the famous Rosary Quay.
This fellow was playing a violin equipped with a horn to amplify sound. We're suckers for street musicians and always throw some coins in their hats.
Looking toward part of the restored 15th-century palace that is now the Gruuthuse Museum.
The smallest bridge in Brugge
On the smallest bridge in Brugge
In front of a toy store
In 1488 the people of Brugge had executed one of the town administrators belonging to the court of Maximilian of Austria. The town administrator was called “Pieter Lanchals,” a name that means “long neck,” and his family coat of arms featured a white swan. According to the legend, Maximilian ordered the people of Brugge to keep swans on their lakes and canals forever. Today the swans are a symbol of Brugge.
More Almhouses. This row of houses are some of the priciest apartments in town.
Back at the Beguinage
In front of the Beguinage
Child seat in front of the parent. We saw several of these types of bikes around town.
We also saw a bike like this one with two toddlers sitting in the cargo area in front.
In front of the Minnewater, also called the "Lake of Love,: a man-made lake formed in the 13th century as a commercial dock.
The lake is now surrounded by picturesque buildings.
Bride and groom having their pictures taken in front of the Lake of Love.
Inside the Beguinage, we saw a real live nun.
Gables of the Beguinage
A city gateway
One of my favorite street musicians ever. He produced mysterious tones from the metal bowl, stomped his foot to ring bells wrapped around his foot, produced a drum beat somehow and then played a didgeridoo.
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