Monday 20 July 2009

Bruges, Belgium.





In the 14th century, Bruges was one of the leading trade centres in Europe but due to its canals to the sea being silted during the following century, it was abandoned by many Traders and Townsfolk, leaving it suspended in time. Much of the town however was rebuilt in the 19th and 20th centuries to reflect its Medieval heritage.
Belgium is mostly famous for its beer, chocolate and of course belgium waffles, all of which I intend to consume generous amounts of. A popular dish here is chips and mayo, also very yummy. The country makes a staggering 750,000 tonnes of chocolate every year and has 500 types of beer many of which were originally brewed by Monks!!
Other well known things to come out of Belgium include The Smurfs and Tin Tin which has still sold a whopping 200 million comic books this decade alone!
Bruges claims to have some of Christ's blood so I figured if I can get my paws on some of that I will gain infinite power and will be able to rid the world of AIDS, Cancer and Climate Change!!

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