Inside the Antwerp Central Train Station

In case you didn't catch it, that's a boat coming out of the building

The Island. Now a sought-after neighborhood near the old wharf.

De Kathedraal van Antwerpen. The Cathedral of our Lady. Building began in 1352.

Nello & Patrasche statue dedicated to a Flemish boy and his dog. The Cathedral is in the story.

Nello & Patrasche. From a story of a boy and his dog.

Relaxing after a hard day of being a tourist

Antwerp Bike Tour

August 17, 2024 in Belgium ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

Today was our bike tour in Antwerp! We were excited to finally get on bikes with a guide and a less crowded city. What a fun ride! Our guide was so full of information about the history of Antwerp. We planned an early start. That meant an 8:30 train from here in Brussels, but well worth it to be on bikes before the crowds joined us! Afterward, we found an Italian restaurant 😊 and loved our seafood pasta and a conversation with an Italian family sitting next to us. They liked the way Bill used his bread to eat all his sauce. "Just like an Italian! We say scarpetta. Means little shoe. "

Observation of the day: We wanted to experience the local people wherever we traveled. But there are far more people of other nationalities than Belgians here. I think when Marc traveled the world 30 years ago, travel allowed you to meet local people. We now seem to be one mixed people. But the architecture, history, and nature stay the same.

Second Observarion: While Europe is notorious for their narrow, winding stairs, they do make for some cool photo opportunities.Read more