We were on the train from Brugge, returning to Brussels, and made a last minute decision to get off in Ghent. What a great choice! As we got off the train we were amazed at the bicycle parking lot:
This was later in the afternoon and there were still so many bikes parked. Maybe all the cycling explains how the Belgians can drink so much beer!
Speaking of beer, here is a picture of our appetizers for the evening: 2 different local beers in a sidewalk cafe.
Ghent is beautiful: similar to Brugge but on a grander more real scale. This is a city where people actually live and work and the locals sit in the cafes and enjoy the weather, scenery, and each other.
The Ghent canals are as pretty as those in Brugge and they have private boats in addition to the commercial canal tour boats. (No private vessels allowed in Brugge)
The castle wasn’t built for defense but to show the locals the power of the owner.
All the walking made us hungry and we realized it was dinner time…and what else would you eat in Belgium???
TIP: Make sure you get your waffle fresh off the iron – they need to be crispy and light and covered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream (or chocolate)
So…