Ghent and Brugge

Sunday isn't exactly the most exciting day of the week here in Brussels as almost all the shops are closed. So Daddy signed for for a day tour of near cities Ghent and Brugge.

So bright and early on a Sunday morning, Daddy headed off to Ghent on a tour bus filled to the brim with tourists. It was an uneventful ride with some commentaries over the headphones along the way. Here are some pictures of Ghent:

Oh and at Ghent, Daddy went into a cathedral which has the following sign:

"How thoughtful of them to reserve the whole cathedral for tourists!" thought Daddy. And so he, together with the rest in his group, went in to take photos.

However a church person came up and told them not to take photos and that the cathedral is reserved for worshippers only. HUH? It was after a second look at the sign that Daddy understood the true meaning of the sign. Ah, the wonders of the English Language.

And then there are an exhibition on smurfs. The smurfs are 50 years old this year and UNICEF is having this competition to paint a smurf. For 10 euros, you get a HUGE smurf and get to paint it too (like the ones in the picture below on the right )! Daddy bought 2. Wonder if they are for Mei Mei Caitlyn and myself or for himself. Hmmm...

Then at Brugge, Daddy was famished. He and Aunty Ivy ordered mussels in wine sauce and flemish stew. Yum yum!

And then after that it was some sightseeing and shopping! Daddy bought some pralines there. No pictures of them but I think Daddy's drool tells it all!

I am having some bad sniffles the past few days and Mummy would be bringing me to see the doctor tomorrow. I think Daddy is very worried over at the other side of the globe. But don't worry Daddy, I'd get Mummy to report on my status first thing tomorrow ok. I'm a strong boy remember?