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Historic Brugges at our favorite  Patisserie  & Tea-room Carpe Diem = Seize the day Check✔    Done✔️ Detavernier is the Patisserie  Carpe Diem is the Tea-room Garden Room has off street outdoor seating ********** Maverick Rover World Travels Blog Post #91 BRUGGES, BELGIUM UNESCO World Heritage location dubbed "The Venice on the North) This post is all about our  favorite dining spot.   Not only is the food divine, but the staff is most   cordial   The decor is period, the music is classical, the fragrances are delectable and the owner, Stefaan, is engaging and oh so friendly. Our waiter, Jerome, is exceedingly efficient and takes complete our order without a  notepad.  To be delivered swiftly. (his words) History of the Patisserie worth the read The renovated facade holds two bricks carrying the inscription 1624, one of which is written in Roman numerals. ( Yes, that is over 400 years ago)   1624 w...
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Ron at grafitti street Maverick Rover World Travels Blog Post #90 GHENT, BELGIUM ********** Ghent train station 30 minute train ride from Brugges Inside station touted as the most beautiful train station in Europe with six levels of train tracks, shops and restaurants More inside station ********** cuberdon candy only sold in Ghent ********** Gravensteen Castle once a castle, then a prison,  now a museum that offers a wedding venue Wedding couple being photgraphed  on a bridge over the Leie River ********** St. Michael's Historic Church Lovely private residences along a Ghent canal ********** Just a reminder that you need coins or a debit card to enter th e loo (bathroom) in most public spaces like train stations,  airports and along the street, Normal fares range from €1.00 - €1.20 - €1.50 it's always smart to buy a coffee or treat at a cafe,  then use their restroom for free   ********** Just when we were closing the door to Ghent for the day, another door ope...
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Ostende, Belgium Flag Maverick Rover World Blog Post #89 BRUGGE, BELGIUM and other nearby localities ********** 1st Ostend, Belgium (translates to Oyster) just a 15 minute train ride from Brugge  to the beach, these trains depart several times each hour for only €8 1st Class, one way,      ( €8   Euros = $9.31 USD) Our 1st class train from Brugge to Oestende With the beach and English Channel behind us, we captured  "Rock Strangers" a permanent installation piece made of metal that is meant to represent rocks that have washed ashore. Oestende Beach a place for the Rich and Famous to sunbathe. The town itself was destroyed during WWII when occupied by the Germans and bombed by the US and its allies.  Now rebuilt, it is lined with  high-rise condos, hotels,  high-end shops and restaurants.  Paul  patisserie of Oestende is located in 750 locations,  424 in France along with 47 other countries.  WE intend to find and ex...
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