
Bruges is largely considered one of the most beautiful towns in Europe.

Belgium is known for it's great chocolate and is the home of Godiva.

Belgium is the home of some of the world's best beers.

Belgium waffles, of course!

The first book ever printed in English was published in Bruges.

Bruges is often called the Venice of the north, with it's many canals

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The BlueGirls were running late and decided to hitch hike back.

And got a ride in no time! The guys stayed out of sight while the girls were thumbing it, but were not invited in.

A storybook town everywhere you looked.

The original medieval heart of the city; Grote Market has been around since the year 958.

The Bellfry tower

Market Square held a weekly market from 985 to 1983; almost 1000 years!

Clogs

The city employs a full-time bell-ringer for it's carillon, an instrument comprised of 47 bells.

Although their country didn't win the World Cup, these girls visiting from Spain we're quite friendly.

Belgium has over 2000 chocolate shops. The praline was invented here.

Chocohalics!
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