Bianca and I left Rotterdam around 11:00 to drive to Gent, in Belgium. A two hour journey.
We spend the whole day there exploring the city, wich is beautiful, and enjoying the good food and drinks that Belgium has to offer.
Just over the border we had lunch at a gas station. I love Belgium, even in the most simple place they have good food.
We got to the hotel and left straight away to explore the city. We got about 5 minutes into exploring when we came across an ice-cream stall. They had Passionfruit Icecream. The real deal, not that fake artificial stuff you get from the supermarket. It was delicious.
The city in the daytime was fantastic, even though is was clouwdy and very windy.
I like to try the best produce a city has to offer. So I look for stores where they sell good products. I go in and ask for the best thing they have. In this case. Ham and Cheese. We then search for a place to enjoy it.
We explored some more and went back to the hotel to relax for a bit after all the walking. When we hit the city again a couple of hours later to have dinner the sky had changed to blue and the light was marvellous. Such beauty.
What I like about Belgians so much and what we Dutch lack is enjoyment of good food and taking the time to enjoy it. Dutch people always feel the need to rush and be efficient. The people here are all eating good food till 23:00 and all the places are packed.
I found this quote on a menu in a bar. I don't know if it's true but I want it too be true :)
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Very cool pictures. Did you know that the name for Ghent was derived from the Celtic word ganda which means confluence?
It is interesting that Ghent is spelled Gent in Dutch and Gand in French.
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Correct!
This is because the two rivers De Leie en De Schelde meet in Gent.
At least that is what I was told.
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Belgium looks amazing. I love the architecture, it just speaks to me as being rustic, full of history and full of life. It's so very different from where I live in America. The food looks incredible and I'm blown away you can get an actually meal at a gas station. I love the quote from Martin Luther. I'm going to print that out and stick it on my fridge. Love it, lol. Have a great time and weekend man. You deserve it!!
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I was in Belgium last year. For such a tiny country, it sure has a lot to offer. I miss the mussels and fries. The beers and waffles make make want to come back again
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It's really nice here indeed!
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welcome to my city probably the best city in europe :)
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Thanks very much for including us on your trip! I particularly enjoyed the quote from Luther!
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I loved that quote :)
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It looks like a great day to spend the day. I was immediately struck by how similar it looks to some parts of Amsterdam. Enjoy, guys!
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Thank you, Eric!
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I am from Belgium mm that food though🍲 🤤
I hope you had an awesome time @exyle 🕶
Welcome anytime!
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We Dutch can learn a lot from here :)
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Each city and country has it wonders and discoveries, but we got that Delicious Chocolate everyone craves for 😎 People from the Netherlands tend to be from my perspective very open and they really dare to say what's on their mind. that's a thing we belgians will never do. So i envy the transparancy that is among you as in expressing yourself 👍
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Beautiful city! I have never seen photos of Ghent before. The food and scenery look amazing. Hope you have a wonderful outing together! How do you get to heaven? Apparently beer. Martin Luther would be an expert in both I imagine.
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That quote is the best :). I guess he would have been an expert :)
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looks like you had a good time
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It's really nice here.
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What a beautiful couple you two are. The food looks delicious and the photos make me wanna visit Europe. Seems like u had a fun trip. Thanks for sharing, wish u all the best
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Best City in Belgium hehe! Though I might be biased since I lived there for 13 years! Great pics! Looking forward to meeting up with friends there! 2 more months! And you are absolutely right we love to take time for good food and drinks ;)
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The photos you took are amazing. Food looks delicious.
Did you manage to lower your stress levels today?
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Man, I feel great! It's nice to get away.
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Yup. To get away, have a calm and peaceful weekend, or a day off. It does wonders for the mind.
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Great travel article @exyle! Looked like you and Bianca had really amazing time there :)
I would love to visit Belgium one day!
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Thanks for showing your Itinerary which will helpful to us to go there. I have followed you and hope you also follow me @ishwor.
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very cool picture, I went to Belgium when I was in Europe last year but didn't get a chance to visit this beautiful city. Thanks for sharing.
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wow!! i think Bianca is prettier than Belgium..lol
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I live in north africa and I wish travelling and visiting other countries :'( , u're lucky man just enjoy ur life and have fun :)
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Wishing yo and Bianca many more great journeys throughout the years to come, If I am not mistaken you had met her when I was still new to steemit, It has been amazing to be a witness to such an intricate part of your life, thank you so much for sharing
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Looks like a great trip to Belgium, love the photos and the beer quote ;) Hahaha... I don't really drink beer but after the quote, maybe I should ;)
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Like your posts. I have upvoted, resteemed and am now following you so I get your future posts. I am new to the site so check out my profile and feel free to offer any suggestions you may have.
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Amazing trip, taking your mind off things and arse to see the road :D
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Wow man that place looks very awesome!!
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Great share @exyle! Geeze that food looks to die for i want some now hahaha.. eat on sir!!!
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cute couple hehe..congrats on the great time your face clearly showing you guys had:) much love @exyle...loveallhatenone!!!
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Having fun bro :) Its been a while :)
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The slogan is my kind of slogan, I love beer.
My mother is Dutch and she emigrated to South Africa with her parents in 1955, her maiden name is Van Gent, thus somewhere one of her ancestors must have lived there. Thanks for the post.
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Beautiful, classic city. Inhabitants understand the best thing life is what's most important. that is good food and the taking time t enjoy it. Good times , I'm sure. Envious, but happy for you and your partner.
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yeah love gent, had some amazing sushi there and also they have an awesome library they are building there.
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Upvote and follow🙂
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I went to Brugge. It's UNESCO-protected: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/996
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🍻 👍🏼
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Man that looks plin awesome. Can't wait for the story of tomorrow
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good photography
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Belgium is nice country to travel^^
enjoy your travel.
thank you for sharing
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Beautiful pictures and looks to be such a fun time. Thanks for sharing. Up voted.
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Dope pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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I love cheese by the way, juat without the ham.
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Looks absolutely beautiful, you guys make me want to pack up right now and go on holiday, God knows I need one!! Have fun!!
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Beautiful! Belgium has lovely architecture!
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Great pic, great moment. Thanks for sharing it
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this is a different world, the place is beautiful. let us drink beer hahaha
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Looks great. It looks like my hometown Ljubljana.
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@exyle great post bro upvoted
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The food sure does look delicious..be nice to travel like that and try new styles of food, really appreciate you showing your experience with us, cheers!
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That is one light fluffy icecream haha.
Belgium looks absolutely beautiful
Great Photographs!
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hey @exyle
gent look amazing
and the food!
whats in the second picture?
herb crusted carpacchiao?
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Looks like a great trip! I´ve heard a lot of great things about Gent, hope to visit some day. And the quote ; made me laugh, but probably not true from Martin Luther :)
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Great trip, congrats @exyle. Boa viagem!
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That ham and cheese is looking delicious!
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