The lights of Amsterdam, Bruge, and Ghent
Apr 28, 2023 12:26:39 #
We just returned from a great Spring trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. The first three images are from Amsterdam, it is a big city with crazy traffic and dangerous bicycles but great history, tulips in bloom, large museums, and historic windmills.
The next four images are from Bruge a simply magical small town with no end to the number of Belgian beers,
chocolates, and waffles. Museums were world class.
The last three are from Ghent which is close to Bruge but a larger city with even more amazing things to see.
I am glad we spent some time in Amsterdam but the smaller towns in Belgium were more our style. The history of course is incredible, the beautiful churches all had relics and world class paintings and sculptures. The buildings in the old town sections of both cities in Belgium dated from the 1600's perhaps some even older. All three of the cities had beautiful canals throughout with great boat rides. They were all very easy to walk around but I have to admit we felt less comfortable after dark in Amsterdam. In Bruge and Ghent I was out most nights until midnight or 1:00am. The food and sidewalk cafes were wonderful everywhere. It was a great area to visit!
Dave
The next four images are from Bruge a simply magical small town with no end to the number of Belgian beers,
chocolates, and waffles. Museums were world class.
The last three are from Ghent which is close to Bruge but a larger city with even more amazing things to see.
I am glad we spent some time in Amsterdam but the smaller towns in Belgium were more our style. The history of course is incredible, the beautiful churches all had relics and world class paintings and sculptures. The buildings in the old town sections of both cities in Belgium dated from the 1600's perhaps some even older. All three of the cities had beautiful canals throughout with great boat rides. They were all very easy to walk around but I have to admit we felt less comfortable after dark in Amsterdam. In Bruge and Ghent I was out most nights until midnight or 1:00am. The food and sidewalk cafes were wonderful everywhere. It was a great area to visit!
Dave
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NMGal wrote:
These are absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks so much!
Apr 28, 2023 12:48:32 #
Your photographs express a most strong sense of place. We are there by your vision. Now I want to go there myself. Thanks for sharing.
gunflint wrote:
We just returned from a great Spring trip to the N... (show quote)
Apr 28, 2023 12:53:12 #
anotherview wrote:
Your photographs express a most strong sense of place. We are there by your vision. Now I want to go there myself. Thanks for sharing.
You need to do it! Don't take a car into Amsterdam. We arrived and departed in Amsterdam. When we arrived a taxi took us into town to our hotel. The day we left Amsterdam we again took a taxi to the airport and picked up the rental car to see places on our way to Bruge and Ghent. Those towns were more easy to leave for day trips if you wanted to, especially Bruge.
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Charley Grimes wrote:
Wonderful set.
Charley Grimrs, Indy
Charley Grimrs, Indy
Thanks Charley
Apr 28, 2023 13:11:15 #
Simply stunning Dave.
I didn't get to see Amsterdam at night so these are extra special, thank you for sharing.
Great compositions.
I didn't get to see Amsterdam at night so these are extra special, thank you for sharing.
Great compositions.
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Mike D. wrote:
Simply stunning Dave.
I didn't get to see Amsterdam at night so these are extra special, thank you for sharing.
Great compositions.
I didn't get to see Amsterdam at night so these are extra special, thank you for sharing.
Great compositions.
Thanks Mike, nice to hear from a local Coloradan
Apr 28, 2023 13:35:49 #
Elias Amador wrote:
Lovely night photos, what a city!
Thanks Elias
Apr 28, 2023 13:36:23 #
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