Normandy trip - Day 4

Our last day in Europe! After breakfast we packed the car yet again and drove the short distance (1 hour) to Bruges. This was Martin's 3rd time here, and James and my second. Well, who can resist Belgian chocolates! We bought James a TinTin poster and sweater (TinTin being Belgian and a favorite childhood hero of Martin's!).

One of our guidebooks recommended a bakery cafe for lunch and after making some purchases we headed there, just off the main square. We had a simple but amazing lunch - I still want more! James was actually allowed to have just an apple tart, the quality was so good. I could have sat here all day at the communal table - it was heaven.

Still, off we went again and saw the basilica and this time the under croft also. Bruges is just made for walking and wandering. James became my knight in shining armour as he professed to rescue me, Princess Charlotte, from an ancient tower by the canal. So sweet. He did so well considering the amount of walking he did. We coaxed him back to the car without having to carry him by way of a waffle shop. He was so tired he only ate a few mouthfuls and so we saved the rest for later.

Arriving back at the car, he was asleep within minutes and only woke again as we lined up for passport control at Dunkerque. So we sailed back to England and arrived home at about 6pm. Martin did an amazing job driving (nobody else offered - too scary!) We all had a great time and James' knowledge of French has improved. We've seen a bit more of France and love it more and more each time!

Photos are here.