En Bruges

We left Deerlijk early the next morning and headed on the short train ride over to Bruges. More rain! Boo. Belgian weather gets a thumbs down. But the Christmas markets did not disappoint. Warm up with some gluhwein and stroll through the twinkly stalls...


Where you'll find:


traditional wooden crafts


sweets


All manner of traditional yuletide treasures


and a bit of junk too


the brats man


the cheese lady


and waffles, of course!

Not to be outdone by its famous markets, Bruges turned out to be quite the little Christmas show-off itself.


Even the Christmas trees are made of chocolate


while real-live gingerbread houses surround the square


and, if you're really lucky, you might even catch seven swans-a-swimming in the moonlight.

Seriously.