Bruges

True to its reputation, Bruges is beautiful. One of the scheduled activities was a tour of the city, including a boat ride on some of the many canals.

bruges1The most photographed dog in Bruges watches the boats from a window.

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What more could you ask for than swans, bridges, and beautiful buildings?

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Here is the main city square, with carriages ready to carry the large number of tourists.

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There was an optional tour scheduled for July 6, but we decided to go for a bike ride instead.