Going to Bruges

[macky]

Doing 9days end sept.,oct. (clouds in city) Was reading about day trips by bus for like 100euro,s . They takeoff 7am back early evening . Has anyone done this? Should I do own train trip ? Need a little culture before judging begin,s ,thinking a debacle is in the off,n

[choppermike]

Need a little culture before judging begin.....

Cultuurboot, Utrecht, 4th Oct, see you there !

[macky]

You got it

[RoMoney]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536/

[Nuggz]

Taken trains and buses over to Belgium a few times - though never to Brugge. Been to Bruxelles, Antwerpen and Gent. Look into either Flixbus or just NS-trein international. May be keen to join you depending upon day of week, etc.

[LLMReb]

I've taken the train to Brussels a few times. Easy trip. I'm not sure about a day trip to Bruges, though. Will make for a long day on the train.

[choppermike]

I think they can be a bit "420 Hostile" down there too Macky ! , which won't suit you after a 3+ hour train ride .

[macky]

Hear what you guy,s are say,n ,three hours up and three hours back on double decker bus.
Train with over nighter most likely better ,save for April I think ?
So Ya mic trip to Utrecht will have to do and if we get weather Nug,s May get his kayak trip yet

[titus wong]

Hey macky,

Me n da missus made that exact bus tour one year ago and the overall impression was that it left the whole experience in Bruges feeling very rushed. Which was a shame as the town is almost cloyingly cute in your grandmother’s chintz wing chair kind of way.

OTOH the entire place was overrun by tourists so perhaps a brief sojourn is best.

[macky]

Hey macky,

Me n da missus made that exact bus tour one year ago and the overall impression was that it left the whole experience in Bruges feeling very rushed. Which was a shame as the town is almost cloyingly cute in your grandmother’s chintz wing chair kind of way.

OTOH the entire place was overrun by tourists so perhaps a brief sojourn is best.

My sister told me if spend a night or two the tourist are mostly gone in evening . She also mentioned good beer ,good pubs

[Willjay]

If you go there’s a ring type park around part of the city, it has old windmills and some green area for walking & biking. Also check out the lace makers, it’s amazing watching them make the lace. It’s also a very easy souvenir to pack and doesn’t break. You would want a overnight to really enjoy the city,
Have fun with whatever you do

[FODSmith]

I think they can be a bit "420 Hostile" down there too Macky ! , which won't suit you after a 3+ hour train ride .

I've been to Bruges. Worth seeing, though quite touristy.

However, outside the centre it's quiet. And it's not very big. So it's quite easy to sneak away and have a subtle smoke somewhere.

Don't miss the church where a few drops of Jesus' actual blood are on display. Oh yes.

[Rafiki]

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[gapie]

[RvanSteensel]

belgium sucks dick lol