Ghent

After a weekend Bruges this summer, we LOVE Belgium, so when we asked ourselves where to go for a nice weekend out, Ghent came to our mind immediately. So two weeks ago we stepped into the car and drove of. Here are some pictures:










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  1. MaggieDecember 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    These photos are wonderful! Made me smile and 2-story building that looks like it may be a bakery is just too cute. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

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    1. LizJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      Ghent is a great city! Really a recommendation!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    great pictures you all must have had so much fun

    Sophia

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    1. LizJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      We had! Beautiful city, nice people and great food!

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  3. Luisa Holistic Massage & HealingDecember 31, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Nice post, I like Belgium as well, it is a nice place I have been there a few times and I have always enjoyed.
    Happy new year!!

    Lluisa x

    http://bitsofmydays.blogspot.com.es/

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    1. LizJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      Next time we go, I think we will visit Antwerp.

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  4. annies homeJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    beautiful what a trip that would be to see such places as these
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  5. the cape on the cornerJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    magical. would you prefer brugges or Ghent?

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    1. LizJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      My (little) kids were with us and I think Bruges is nicer for kids , but if you're with adults Ghent is better. But both places are beautiful, have very friendly people and great restaurants.

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