Bruges

Bruges is often referred to as the "Venice of the North," a label easily seen in all the canals that are present in the city. We were there on a gorgeous day, making the charm of the city even more obvious.


I just loved these distinctive roofs of the buildings in Bruges

These photos show one of the few remaining "beguines" in Belgium. The beguine movement began in the 12th century by the widows of the Crusaders who committed themselves to a pious life upon the death of their husbands. These women chose a secluded life devoted to charitable deeds. This beguine in Bruges was a lovely setting; the church in the first picture is a part of the beguine; in the second picture, the homes around the trees are where the women live.