We recently returned from a fun four trip to Bruges, Belgium. We traveled by Eurostar to Brussels, changed trains and made the final journey to Bruges. This was my second trip to Belgium, but first time to Bruges.

We stayed at the Oud Huis De Peellaert, which is a stylish hotel set in a 19th century mansion in the heart of the old town and about 5 minutes walk from The Market Square.

Our first stop, the hotel bar or maybe not...



No really, we set out to find beer, chocolate and biscuits. Sadly, that is true. Belgium is known for its chocolate and Bruges did not disappoint.



We explored the city on foot and by boat. Did you know there are 30 bridges in Bruges? Walking along the canals is really beautiful and there are several spots to jump on one of the many boats that wind around the canals.







Then, we set off on bikes to the nearby town of Damme. It is a 7km bike ride along the canal from Bruges to Damme. Lots of companies have organised trips but we got a map and made the journey by ourselves.





We saw lots of windmills





and got up close with nature.



We then headed back to Bruges to the Belfort Tower and climbed the 366 steps to take in the view of the city.



Here is a picture from inside the Church of our Lady or Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk. The towering brick spire of the chuch is the city's tallest landmark. Below is the picture of Madonna and Child by Michelangelo. It is the only one of his works to travel outside of Italy during his lifetime.