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Blankenberge, Bruges, Gent and Brussels - September 2026

Day 1

I boarded a RyanAir flight from Manchester to Brussels, during the wait I got bored and decided to update my servers. I was SSHed into one and ran the upgrade all command. This took longer than anticipated but luckily it completed just before take off. I even rebooted it and it worked! Arrived into Bruges via CRL airport. This was not an easy airport to get from, with 1 bus, and 3 trains. I got into Bruges at around 2100, the walk to my hostel was nice. I saw my first taster of this beautiful medieval town.

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A station near CRL aiport
Road in Brugges Road in Brugges
Church tower in Brugge Church tower in Brugge
A central square Near De Markt
Day 2

I took a river cruise tour, this was a 35 minute tour that was educational and elegant. I was sat in a middle seat so I had a good view of the forward, starboard and portside. After disembarking I headed to a nuneary namely the “Beguinage -Ten Wijngaerde". I didn’t come across any nuns but the church was lovely. On my way to said Nuneary I walked across Boniface Bridge. This bridge has a romantic reputation, unfortunately I had no padlock and the bridge has no railings so I was not able to mark my non existing love. Perhaps if I had a partner and a padlock I would of lobbed the lock into the canal with its key. Maybe that would of had the same impact ? I then walked for a bit and ended up at the Basilica of the Holy Blood, this place makes the claim it has a vile of blood originating from Jesus. At around 1500 I went up the Belfry of Bruges, a €16 tower climb experience. At around 1730 I attended a Church of England service for communion, the service was in English to.

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Boat trip Boat trip on the reien
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Boat trip on the reien< Boat trip on the reien<
Basilica of the Holy Blood Basilica of the Holy Blood
Belfort (Belfry) Belfort (Belfry)
St Peter's Chapel St Peter's Chapel
St Peter's Chapel St Peter's Chapel
Day 3

On day 3 I explored Gent for a bit, visiting a castle, taking a boat tour and also visiting the local cathedral. Upon exiting the station, I was almost ran over by a lady failing to check her rear view mirror. I had to jump out the way pretty quickly as she reversed quick herself. After this I visited a place called Graffiti street, it was an interesting sight. At around 1700 I decided I wanted to sea the beach, looking at local maps I found a place called Blankenberge, so I took the train and went for a pleasant beach walk.

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Castle of the Counts Castle of the Counts
The Leie The Leie
Bridge over The Leie Bridge over The Leie
Castle of the Counts Castle of the Counts
Graffiti Street Graffiti Street
Blankenberge beach Blankenberge beach
Blankenberge beach Blankenberge beach
Day 4

On day 4 I did a lot of walking around Brussels, I visited the war museum and the Grand Place. I also found my way into a sorta city museum. Afterwards I took the train to my hotel.

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Parc du Cinquantenaire Parc du Cinquantenaire
UN tank UN tank
Grand place Grand Place
Day 5

Took the plane home

Additional

From day 1 to 4 I stayed in a Hostel, I accidentally booked a party hostel. My fellow travellers were awesome. Would absolutely do that again. Good trip.

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