• SQUIRREL TALESOut Of MothballsTraveler
    Lovendegem Castle
    At least there aren't any cobblestonesA coffee stop for the keen cyclistsOur barge, from the cycle pathThe cycle path, from our bargeNot a cobblestone in sight :-)Chatting with Mr Fit-Body while the barge had stopped to take on waterA lazy pootle along the canal towards BrugesMr Fit-Body arriving in BrugesMs Office-Body arriving in BrugesLet loose in Bruges to forage for foodBut first, beer o'clock in a 12th century cellarOutside table at a restaurant on the main square for a spot of 'people watching'Back to the barge with full bellies

    Flanders by Bike - Day 6

    October 10 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Today's route was 44 km from the mooring point near Lovendegem, 10 km NW of Ghent, to Bruges. For the most part, the route followed the canal which connects the two cities, occasionally veering off into the countryside and then coming back to the canal path.

    A couple of people, including Ms Office-Body, chose to enjoy the canal scenery from the comfort of the barge rather than from the discomfort of the bike seat. A few others went even further and just took an early train from Ghent to Bruges ... sore joints and aching bum-bones dictated the actions for many people today.

    Those who were still keen for another day on the bike (Mr Fit-Body, of course) set off after breakfast and arrived in Bruges in the early afternoon. The barge moored at 3.00pm

    Tonight is the only night we didn't have an evening meal provided onboard. We were set loose in Bruges to find our own sustenance, with a list of recommended bars and restaurants.    Read more