After Netherlands, we took the train from Amsterdam to Bruges (Belgium) via Antwerp. Because there were delays on the normal speed train which would take us 5h to reach Bruges, we opted for the high speed train which would take us only 2h. And of course, at double the price :( it's inversely proportional.
Our mini stopover at Antwerp train station.
Apparently, Antwerp train station has been voted the 4th most beautiful train station in the world.
Finally, we've reach Bruges!
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| City Hall |
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| Main market square |
This is my second trip here, after my unforgettable weekend here more than a year ago where Cyn and I indulged non-stop on handmade belgian chocolates. This is a beautifully preserved medieval town where the buildings and bridges have been kept like they were. Horse drawn carriages run down the cobbled streets, altho they are now catered for tourists. People here speak either Flemish (Dutch) or French.
Bruges is the town famous not only for chocs but lace too (I don't quite understand the relationship tho').
I actually stumbled upon the same choc shop that I bought from my last trip!
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| Not satisfied with your chocolates still? No problem, you can eat the box too! |
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| Chocs galore |
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| In a typical lace shop |
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| A stunning piece of lace with the map of Brugges on it. Amazing. |
Bruges is also referred to as "Venice of the north" with the canals running thru it.
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| The hotel used to film "In Brugges" starring Colin Firth |
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| Typical architecture here with stepped roofs |
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| Mussels for dinner, a must for Brugges, with a glass of Belgian beer |
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| Random shot of our hotel |
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| Bar in the hotel |
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| In a Victorian vintage store |
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| Tea room; a much needed break from chocolate shopping |
And to finish off this post, here's a shot of all the chocs we bought in our 2 days here. I am officially on an overdose now... help!
Apparently, Antwerp train station has been voted the 4th most beautiful train station in the world.
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