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Belgium

November 29, 2015March 30, 2020 By Ramblin' Randy

Belgium, We Have a Problem: About This Blog Entry
It’s hard for even me to believe that there was a time in my life when travel didn’t excite me. But there was.

There was actually a period of my life, when I would travel–mostly cruises, with my family–that I didn’t have that travel “bug;” that unquenchable thirst for exploration, to see it all, as much as I could. I didn’t dislike traveling, but I think I didn’t carry even ten percent of the enthusiasm I have today, because the travel was simply too organized. Piling off a cruise ship with 1,000 other American tourists and getting on a bus to see the main square for three hours never really did it for me. Of course, I’d soon discover my true passion for travel: going solo to off-the-beaten-track places to see things most have never even dreamed of…and well, you know the rest of the story.

Anyway, my trip to Belgium in 2008 was one of those “hop off the cruise ship and take a tour” visits. I had a lovely time because I was with my dear mother, and I certainly didn’t dislike my stop here…but this was well before my real passion for travel was conceived, hence the reason I don’t have much of a “story.” I did take a few photographs though, so I hope you enjoy.

Bruges, Belgium: of course I just had to have a “Belgian” waffle while I was here. I thought I was so clever.
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Bruges.
The cool corridors of Bruges.
Waterways made their way through Bruges.
1-800-Flowers.
My beautiful mother in Bruges. She was the one who inspired me to travel; she just didn’t realize what kind of insane travel I’d gravitate towards.


Beer tasting in Bruges! Now that was fun!
Whoah!
Another one?!

Belgium was neat. I enjoyed my quick day tour, albeit it was with a group of American senior citizens from the cruise ship. I was happy to spend some quality time with Mom, eat a waffle, drink some beer.

Thanks for putting up with my minimal notes. Maybe I will return one day. For now, there are over 100 countries on this website with extensive notes and stories, and you can get started HERE.

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