Dinner at Dyers is an experience;an artful one. Everyone should try it....but budget for it. It was a complete evening and I headed home 3 hours later. Sunday was my day to slow down and take pictures- to get a feel for this ancient city. I went to the fish market and the Cathedral of the Blood. I listened to street musicians in the Burg. I walked the canals and watched tour boats. I took pictures of amazing art all over the city. I nibbled on chocolate and enj...

Timeless beauty, chocolate so good it makes me weep, romance in every cobblestone- Venice of the North. How is it that I had no idea this indulgance of the senses was within my reach? Ok- do 4 hours on 4 trains is not exactly easy access. But oh, she is worth it- Brugge! I found my B&B ( Loft 71) at the last frantic moment. I made my way across Belgium and went directly to the tourist office and bought a map. The clerk was very helpful and drew directions f...