Zeebrugge, Belgium
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Today we awoke while sailing in the English Channel. We were on our way to Zeebrugge, Belgium, having sailed from Le Havre after dinner last night. Zeebrugge is a picturesque seaport, but is best known as the closest port to the medieval city of Bruges. Some cruisers chose to explore Ghent on a shore excursion, but we've heard some wonderful things about Bruges, so we went there.
Bruges is filled with canals, cathedrals, and fascinating markets. Visitors walk the cobblestone streets and experience the medieval city. We loved the Belgian waffles and chocolate! Here are some more pictures from Bruges.
Here's the description of our planned shore excursion, "Bruges, A Medieval Fairyland," from the Renaissance Cruises Website.
"A scenic walk around the medieval city of Bruges leads to the delightful Lake of Love and past the Beguinage, founded to create a haven of peace for lay sisters, many of whom were widows of Crusaders. Board a boat for a leisurely cruise through Bruges' meandering canals. Back on dry land, proceed to the Church of Our Lady to see the beautiful marble sculpture of Madonna and Child by Michelangelo. Pass by the Quay of Rosaries to charming Burg Square where the gleaming white, 14th-century Town Hall stands. The nearby Basilica of the Holy Blood contains a fragment of cloth said to have been soaked with the blood of Christ has been kept since 1149. Stroll around Grote Market, a huge market square surrounded by gabled buildings, and view the famous Belfry of Bruges."
If you would like to follow the Garrisons on our 30th wedding anniversary cruise, check out the table below for links to each day's itinerary. You can also follow my postings to the About Cruises Forum. Click here for link to the About Cruises Forum postcards from the R6. Here are some links to the pictures I made and detailed articles from each port of call.
Pictures from the Renaissance R6 cruise
Articles on Each Port of Call --
Cruising from Dover to Le Havre on the Renaissance R6
Normandy Beaches - Le Havre and Normandy, France
D-Day Beaches - Arromanches and the Artificial Harbor
The Medieval City of Bruges, Belgium
A Walking Tour of Bruges (Brugge)
Sunday in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Wednesday, August 15 |
Embark |
5:00 pm |
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Thursday, August 16 |
8:00 am |
9:00 pm |
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Friday, August 17 |
12:00 pm |
6:00 pm |
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Saturday, August 18 |
8:00 am |
5:00 pm |
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Sunday, August 19 |
8:00 am |
6:00 pm |
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Monday, August 20 |
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Tuesday, August 21 |
8:00 am |
5:00 pm |
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Wednesday, August 22 |
12:00 pm |
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Thursday, August 23 |
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7:00 pm |
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Friday, August 24 |
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Saturday, August 25 |
8:00 am |
3:00 pm |
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Sunday, August 26 |
8:00 am |
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Monday, August 27 |
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5:00 pm |
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Tuesday, August 28 |
8:00 am |
5:00 pm |
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Wednesday, August 29 |
12:00 pm |
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Thursday, August 30 |
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Debark |
Picture Courtesy of Renaissance Cruises
