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Jan 18, 2019
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Dynasty1
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If you're spending any significant time in Brussels I'd swap that for Ghent. Not
much to see in Brussels other than the Main Square is pretty cool
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On train to Bruges. 20 hours in Bruges. Ideas?
LiveCoug
1/18/19 8:33am
What is with Europe and trains?
TNT
1/18/19 8:34am
Europe does it right with transportation. Trains are great. Wish we had
LiveCoug
1/18/19 8:35am
Interesting
TNT
1/18/19 8:36am
Europe has the density to support it. Most places in the US don't, and the
Skeptical Optimist
1/18/19 8:41am
They don't really
Mississippi
1/18/19 8:50am
Interesting commentary here comparing US and European passenger rail:
Kilgore Trout
1/18/19 8:43am
Also a very good point about freight. We do have a very extensive and efficient
Skeptical Optimist
1/18/19 8:51am
It is geography, density, and familiarity. That is why it works over there
RalphWiggam
1/18/19 8:55am
Funny. When I lived in Europe it was the most expensive option
Copelius
1/18/19 9:52am
Never said anything about it being cheaper or faster than driving. It's not.
LiveCoug
1/18/19 10:10am
This eurotrain thingy is a common myth
Emmett Fitz-Hume
1/18/19 11:04am
Watch the film In Bruges
pink22
1/18/19 8:34am
Rochelle Rochelle?
TNT
1/18/19 8:35am
Climb the clock tower. Take a canal tour. Eat some waffles.
Kilgore Trout
1/18/19 8:36am
Bruges is one of the most underrated cities in Europe. Extremely well preserved
Dynasty1
1/18/19 8:38am
We'll hit the stops along the way. We only stop for the best.
Sea Chicken
1/18/19 8:46am
Lot's and lots of chocolate.
Jesse Pinkman
1/18/19 9:04am
Chocolate, waffles and also good places for mussels and frites
Dynasty1
1/18/19 9:06am
Can you sneak back Belgian chocolates in carry on luggage back to USA?
LiveCoug
1/18/19 9:11am
Yes, you can. We brought back probably 5 pounds of chocolate last year
El Paso Coug
1/18/19 9:13am
Carry on, or checked? I only have carry on...
LiveCoug
1/18/19 9:14am
We carried them in our carry on backpack
El Paso Coug
1/18/19 9:20am
You can bring food back for personal use, you just have do declare it
Skeptical Optimist
1/18/19 9:25am
Link
Skeptical Optimist
1/18/19 9:25am
Bruges is really a great town
LMeyer
1/18/19 9:05am
Oh. And do a boat tour.
Jesse Pinkman
1/18/19 9:07am
I know the city well. Lived there 3 months on my mission.
El Paso Coug
1/18/19 9:10am
They split off Belgium from The Netherlands mission when I was in the MTC
Jesse Pinkman
1/18/19 9:18am
So what mission is Flanders in now?
Dynasty1
1/18/19 9:22am
I think it is back combined with the Netherlands mission
El Paso Coug
1/18/19 9:23am
Last I heard, All of Belgium and The Netherlands is included in one mission
Jesse Pinkman
1/18/19 9:32am
Thanks for the suggestions! I look forward to exploring the city.
LiveCoug
1/18/19 9:13am
If you've room on your itinerary, hit Ghent
Jesse Pinkman
1/18/19 9:16am
No time. I had to pick between Bruges and Ghent and went with Bruges
LiveCoug
1/18/19 9:19am
If you're spending any significant time in Brussels I'd swap that for Ghent. Not
Dynasty1
1/18/19 9:20am
I've done Brussels before. Not worth a second visit. Taking train directly from
LiveCoug
1/18/19 9:25am
Do a boat tour and then just mill around the old town. Beautiful city.
The Lone Star Cougar
1/18/19 9:20am
Fun people eh? You don't say.
WDaddy
1/18/19 10:03am
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