Trip to Europe this summer

I would like to share some photo's of a trip we took to Germany and Belgium.


Winds off the North Sea blowing sand in Belgium

Bicycles are popular in Brugge


Half Timbered house along the canal in Brugge


The masonry work was exceptional


The canal at night in Brugge

Example of artwork in a Church in Germany

Monastery interior made famous in the movie "Name of the Rose"



Another interior of the same monastery


Small village along the Rhine River in Germany




Model of the atom built at the World Exposition in Brussels in 1958



Brussels



View of vineyards along the Rhine from a Castle




No shortage of grafitti in Germany




A treasure vault full of priceless goodies at the castle Burg Eltz.


How about a gold walking stick, don't forget a gold watch on top!



While visiting the Holy Sand Jewish Cemetery in Worms (2,000 tombstones dating back to 1076) as if on que, some Hasidic Jews stroll by.




Impressive selection of fruit and produce in Brugge.




The charm of Brugge extends beyond the architecture!



A couple of horse carriage drivers having a conversation before going back to work.



How about a set of steel doors for your Baja Casa?




[Edited on 10-13-2009 by tripledigitken]

Great photos, Ken. Especially bicycles! I was wondering, inasmuch as you obviously spent time there, your choice of the Dutch spelling of Brugge. It is generally spelled Bruges outside of Flanders. I'm thinking that not too many Nomads are aware of the strange country that is known as Belgium. Basically consisting of the French Walloons and the Dutch Flems. Really didn't want to hijack your thread, and Bruges (Brugge) is a most enchanting town.

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd Great photos, Ken. Especially bicycles! I was wondering, inasmuch as you obviously spent time there, your choice of the Dutch spelling of Brugge. It is generally spelled Bruges outside of Flanders. I'm thinking that not too many Nomads are aware of the strange country that is known as Belgium. Basically consisting of the French Walloons and the Dutch Flems. Really didn't want to hijack your thread, and Bruges (Brugge) is a most enchanting town.

You are right about the numerous ways of spelling Brugge. We agreed to spell it Brugge after the consensus within the City was the way we spelled it. The point is, however, no matter how you spell it is a magical place.

Picture of a city display of a map made out of Lace. Note the spelling!