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Bruges

Posted on September 14, 2025 by debbie

Oh, the tourists. Bruges is the most crowded city we have been in so far. In the first hour of being downtown, I think I hear more English than I have heard from the start of our trip. So many … Continue reading →

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Oudenaarde to Bruges – 62 km

Posted on September 13, 2025 by debbie

I am sitting in our room at the Velotel, staying warm. Murray is walking to a supermarket to buy tomorrow’s breakfast. Knowing we have 60 km to ride today, and the forecast is wind and rain, we are on our … Continue reading →

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Ghent to Oudenaarde – 31 km

Posted on September 12, 2025 by debbie

We are in Oudenaarde. We are not really supposed to be in Oudenaarde. Our planned route was supposed to take us to Kortrijk, but remember a few posts ago I talked about not being able to find a hotel room … Continue reading →

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Ghent Day Two

Posted on September 11, 2025 by debbie

The Ghent Altarpiece, which includes the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, is breathtaking. There are 20 panels, 16 on the front and four painted on the back of the end panels. Each panel has a different theme – Adam, Eve, … Continue reading →

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Dendermonde to Ghent – 37 km

Posted on September 10, 2025 by debbie

We ride along a river today, with the wind at our backs, which makes the ride very pleasant. Whenever we chat with someone about bike touring, they are surprised that we do not have e-bikes, and then they are impressed. … Continue reading →

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Brussels to Dendermonde – 35 km

Posted on September 9, 2025 by debbie

”If it’s Tuesday, it must be Belgium” A 1969 romance/comedy movie starring Susanne Pleshette, Joan Collins and a plethora of stars of the time. It’s Tuesday and we mistime our departure from Brussels slightly and ride with the rush hour … Continue reading →

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Brussels Day Two

Posted on September 8, 2025 by debbie

We utilize the metro today to save some walking. Metro systems all over the world are laid out the same way. Know your line’s colour code and end station. Decide where you are getting off and follow the signs. Works … Continue reading →

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Antwerp to Leuven – 56 km

Posted on September 5, 2025 by debbie

I wake up anxious today. We have spent two full days away from our bikes and today we are getting back on them. Why am I anxious? Here’s the story…. Riding into Antwerp was hard for me. A ways out … Continue reading →

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Dordrecht to Bergen op Zoom – 65 km

Posted on September 1, 2025 by debbie

Today is our longest ride during the trip. We are on the road by 8:45 after a hearty breakfast at the hotel. We want to ride through the National Park de Biesbosch, a delta full of plants, animals and birds. … Continue reading →

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Gouda to Dordrecht – 33 km

Posted on August 31, 2025 by debbie

Today is Sunday and the road riders are out in force. Our route follows roads and a carless path which seems to be a favourite ride for these riders. They whiz by us and we rue our heavy loads and … Continue reading →

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