Belgium



During the December hoilday, we joined a 4 days, 3 night tour to Belgium, organised by the Singapore and Malaysia student society.

After departing from Birmingham University in the morning, we took the motorway enroute to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais, cruising through France and Belgium. We arrived at our hotel in Ostend in the afternoon. Ostend is not just well-known for her sandy beaches, this resort is filled with stylish shopping areas, picturesque markets, friendly pubs, numerous restaurants, bars and cafes as well as a 'superb' casino.

On the second day, we visited Belgium's historic Capitol of Brussels, where we find the impressive Royal Palace and gardens, the historic Grand Palace Square, and the shopping precincts surrounding the Boulevard Adolphe Max.

On the third day, we set off for Sluis, a pretty Dutch border mediaeval town. Here we saw a traditional clog maker at work, explore the canal side stalls and cheese shops, followed by a visit to the town's largest working windmill.

On the final day of the tour, we proceed to the little Vence of the north, Brugge. This beautiful historic city is famous for its miles of canal ways. After which we make our way to Calais and the return ferry crossing to arrive in UK.

BRUSSELS: Atomium - Atom of iron - World fair 1958.
The largest cathedral in Europe.
The impressive Royal Palace in Brussels.
The historic Grand Palace Square..
A statue in central Brussels.
The historic Capital of Brussels.
Marina in Ostend.
Enjoying a feast of fried chickens with fellow Singaporean in Ostend.
Brugge - the little Vence of the north of Belgium, is famous for its miles of romantics canal ways, its wonderfully preserved mediaeval buildings, its fine traditional lacemaking and , of course, delicious Belgian chocolates.
A picturesque view of Brugge.
Carriages waiting for customer.
A impressive clock.
Colourful display of seafoods.
Rows of resturants selling seafoods.
A 'traditional' clog maker at work.
The largest working windmill in Sluis, a pretty small Dutch border mediaeval town.



Last updated on 23/07/9 by Phyllis Chong