Piet and Mary joined his sisters and partners for an enjoyable weekend in Gent, one of the main cities in Belgium. The plan was to meet up with nephews Bart and Jeroen, who moved to Gent in September to start their studies. However, they decided to have a boys-only weekend at Piet's sister's house in Turnhout, so there were just 6 'old' people doing the tourist spots around this historic town.
We visited Gravensteen, a castle in the centre of town, and did a long walk (also passing Jeroen's kot), in grey, cold and windy autumn weather. After dinner we did the 'town by light' night walk, with the most important buildings and streets lit. Unfortunately the famous beer bar De Dulle Griet was too busy for us: next time!
The next day we climbed the Belfort tower, followed by another rainy walk through town and lunch at an alternative restaurant. With plans for next get togethers at Christmas and Whitsun discussed (and to be agreed) we drove back to The Hague, to Dorien and Beau.
Inside Gravensteen
Gravensteen, the castle in the centre of Gent
It was a grey and cold day
Gent by night: river Leie
A rare appearance of the sun on Korenmarkt
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