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Category: Bruges

The Love Affair with Cycling in Belgium and the Netherlands

As the temperature rose in Krakow, before we left for our trip to western Europe April 27, so did the number of bicyclists weaving in and out among pedestrians.  My thoughts:  I would not make it out of Krakow without getting hit by a bicyclist. But the number of bicyclists…

Light and Fire

While wandering the cobbled stoned streets of Bruges we came upon an open gate and I caught a glimpse of a glossy gilded statue which seemed out of place next to an old house.  The old house turned out to be the Gezellemuseum, the house where Guido Gezelle, Flemish priest…

Photo Shoots in the Rain

Rain is pouring down outside and we’re cozy inside Spinola Restaurant feasting on massive sized grilled tiger prawns.     I look out and exclaim:  Wow, our second professional photo shoot in Europe.  Only this time it’s a dog!     Walking home from the restaurant…