Leaving Gouda Mom said we should look at the most famous windmills in Kinderdijk since we aren't too far away, that meant another short ferry ride

We got there and could see the mills from afar, but after driving back and forth a few times and finding no legal parking space Mom said a bad word and stopped (illegally) to zoom in for a picture, and then we continued on
Obviously, this town did not want any visitors in RVs because every bigger parking lot had a bar put up restricting heights

Goodbye Holland and hello Belgium

Mom is finally agreeing with me about the "no big cities" thing. Passing Antwerp we were stuck in traffic forever 

Reminded Mom on living in NewYork

This time we stopped in a town called Brugge in Flanders which is also what their language is called

Bruges is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets, and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. 

We parked in a for RVs designated place packed together like sardines, but the positive part is walking distance to town

And walk we did, 6 hours of walking which also included a few stops at watering holes

Kids love me and this little boy didn't want to let go I felt his love despite no cookie in his hand

This is a hangout for the young crowd and very close to our parking, so Mom made a note in case we get lost.............

We are never lost Mom I have a sixth sense and know how to get back to Lucy always .............

Mom had to acknowledge she have noticed how I lead the way back to Lucy when it was time to go home but it's always good to have a backup just in case

 The historic center of Bruges has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 thanks to its status as one of the commercial and cultural capitals of Europe and its enduring Gothic architecture. The Belgian city center is cited as a great example of a medieval historic settlement, even while it has evolved over the years.

The Bruges Belfort (belfry) is 83 meters high and contains a carillon with 47 fine-sounding bells, the brass weighing 27 tons in total. The victory bell, which dates from 1680, weighs six tons and has a diameter of two meters. Most of the carillon bells heard today are from the 18th century and have recently been restored. Chiming bells have been heard across the city for over 500 years 

we went for a boat ride and that gave me an opportunity to take a nap 

Mom is taking pictures of so many amazing buildings and in the end, it's impossible to know which is what, so Mom says to anyone interested in knowing more here's a link to Bruges  

https://www.visitbruges.be/unesco-world-heritage/bruges-historic-city-centre

Mom says she feels like we are on a movie set and as a matter of fact, many movies have been made here. 

 The Monuments Men is a 2014 war film directed by Georg Clooney is one of many

I really like these bikes but Mom does not seem interested in getting me one..................booohoooo

This is another city that's claiming the "Venice of the North" title. Mom says it's much nicer than Venice

The cloppety clop from the horse's hoves scared me at first but after I while I got used to it. Mom likes the sound a lot

Over the centuries, the eastern side of Market Square has been embellished by three iconic buildings: the Waterhalle (a gothic warehouse) from the 13th century to the 18th century, a monumental neo-classical housing complex during the 18th and 19th centuries, and, last of all, the current three-part neogothic complex (from 1878) with its impressive Provincial Court at the center. This was home to the county council until 1999

Having a cold brew and a small bite to eat looking out at this town square is great life Mom says 

OK, but what are we eating?

Mom avoided all the chocolate shops on the way. I thought she was doing good because it sure looked tempting

Mom didn't know what a carillion was, so Google helped out

A carillon is a musical instrument that is played using a keyboard and that consists of at least 23 bronze bells. The bells must provide a harmonic sound. The carillon first saw the limelight in the 16th century when rich cities, like Bruges, embellished their belfries and steeples with tower bells. In the 17th century, the technique was refined and by the end of the 19th century, the carillon was increasingly used as a musical instrument in its own right, not related, therefore, to towers and churches. Since November 2014, UNESCO has recognized the Belgian carillon culture as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Finally, walking home we stopped and listened to these guys for a few minutes

We had a GREAT day

Wet kisses to ya all

Henry