Ghent is famous for it’s architecture and canals. It was a bright day in January and the sun was very low in the sky making photos difficult. I took these pictures long before my days as a blogger so they are very different to what I might try to capture now.
The canal was so still you could see the buildings almost reflected perfectly in the water. Everyone seemed to be on bikes.
Looking up, there were lots of pretty shutters and windows. We drank Kriek (Cherry Beer) in a bar and ate crepes with chocolate sauce in a cafe.
If you are visiting Belgium, I would recommend a daytrip to Ghent. I’ve not been to Bruges but heard that it is incredibly crowded. Ghent is a quieter alternative but still has plenty to look at.
One thing confused us though. All the shops still had Christmas displays and in the streets the trees and decorations were still up. Didn’t anyone tell them it was mid January?!
I have a bottle of Kriek beers….from 2008. Undrunk. Hmmmm. Would love to go to Ghent. We've been to Brussels a couple of times but not anywhere else…..
That crepe looks lovely……
Ghent is a nice place but Brugges is well wonderful place, we just went there today , if you ever come to Brugges tell me we can meet up there.
Every time when i am in Brugges I love it.
Love kriek beer too.
In out town there is a farm ( outside the town) and in the summer seasin they make their own kriek beer, which is so sweet and delicous .
Great pictures! I haven't been to Belgium because I've always thought it's somehow like France where I have been several times lol .
Thanks for the tour.
Have a great weekend!