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This Memorial Day weekend we took an overnight trip to Brugge, Belgium (It’s spelled Bruge, Bruges, and/or Brugge). The trip’s total distance from our home is approximately 250 miles. However, it took us a little while longer because we took the Chunnel (English Channel Tunnel) to Belgium and the Ferry back to England. The town is very historic with historic architecture all around and a river flowing through the city. It always surprises me to walk around these villages that are hundreds of years old. Several buildings were originally built during the 12^th century. However, in the midst of all this history are Footlocker, H&M, and other modern shopping stores.j

Belgium is famous for waffles and chocolate. During our time in Brugge, we took advantage of both. We sample various types of chocolate and we had waffles topped with Carmel sauce, strawberries, whipped cream and other delectable toppings. We were there for less than 24 hours. Nevertheless , we had a good time.

-Roger

We all had the day off on Monday, 18-Jan, as a day to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If we were in the US, we’d probably be at a Memorial Service. However, I told Deborah we’d take the girls on a trip to Warwick Castle instead of lounging around the house. This would allow us to learn more about the country’s history and for me to capture more photos. We invited some additional friends to attend the outing. The highlights included a tour of the castle interior that was used to host house parties in the late 19th century, the gruesome history of how they defended the castle from enemies during the middle ages and the “birds of prey” exhibition.

I had a challenging time photographing the castle. There was minimal light inside which challenged the camera’s low-light ability. The castle grounds contain a Rose Garden and other beautiful trees. However, the roses, flowers and other natural beauties were absent due to the winter season. With that said, I managed to make the most of what was available. I hope you enjoy the images.

-Roger

Tag: Travel Photography

A Trip to Bruges, Belgium

A Day at Warwick Castle