Bruges: How Is It Possible To See It All

When I was a small child I hated taking afternoon naps because I didn’t want to miss out on anything that was happening around me while I slept. This feeling is particularly strong when I’m out there on the road. Especially in a vibrant place like the historic center of Bruges. A million doors are closed to me here just as in all the other towns I’ve visited, yet I know lives are happening behind every single one of them, and I wonder how it is possible to see it all. 

Every door beckons me inside; every unknown road, blind alley, and secret garden call my name; even interesting multifunctional, literal holes in the wall challenge me to come in for a closer look!

And I happily oblige because, particularly here in Bruges, there are tons of photo ops for all those close up shots…even if it really takes a wide angle view to take in the heart of the city.

Hmmm, and I still haven’t gotten to the food and fashion bits about Bruges yet. Let’s do that tomorrow.

December 29, 2009