Ghent

Ghent (Gent) was just a little stopover for the day before Brussels. Ghent, of course, we had to go to because of Mackinac (as in Treaty of..., signed Christmas Eve 1814, ending the War of 1812). We got wonderful waffles while we waited for Leslie to get to her hostel. Also, just roamed around town - a little more "real" and darker. Also found 1960s wallpaper.



Went to the huge castle, Gravensteen, which I got in on the "under 26" deal because of who I´m with and I guess how I look and act! Lots of stairs, vistas, implements of war and defense and just amazingly old and huge.


Stopped at the Souplounge for lunch - wonderful tomato soup and cheap. Since this is the food, beer and history tour, we take pictures of it all (broccoli soup that Trace and Leslie got). Highly, highly recommended.

Saw St. Baaf´s Church and the Adoration of the Lamb (Van Eyck) - but then realized it was only a copy. Still amazing and we didn't want to pay to see the real thing. Walked around a bit and then decided we need to press on to...Brussels!