In the last months I saw him on social media regularly: the Plague Doctor, often accompanied by the words 'Wash Your Hands'. I doubt that plague doctors ever said that, because in their time running water wasn't available for everyone. Besides: people didn't know about bacteria and viruses back in the days, so washing your hands wasn't common use. People knew you could get sick by having contact with another sick person, though. The plague doctor wore a leather gown, a mask with glass sight holes and a beak that was stuffed with flowers and herbs to hide the stench of reeking wounds, all to protect him from contamination by sick people.The long stick was for poking people to see if they had the plague and if they were still alive. In a way his gear looks like what we are still wearing nowadays when we have contact with people that are infected by dangerous contagious diseases. In my hospital we wear protecting gowns, special masks and goggles and glo...
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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!
ReplyDeleteGhent is a great city! Really a recommendation!
Deletegreat pictures you all must have had so much fun
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We had! Beautiful city, nice people and great food!
DeleteNice post, I like Belgium as well, it is a nice place I have been there a few times and I have always enjoyed.
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Next time we go, I think we will visit Antwerp.
Deletebeautiful what a trip that would be to see such places as these
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Yes, it was really beautiful!
Deletemagical. would you prefer brugges or Ghent?
ReplyDeleteMy (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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