The rain has not stopped all day. We persevered and trudged around the city anyways though, ducking in to 13 century old churches when we could. Gilbert guided us around by foot this time, with his wife Dina. They took us through the old hospital, to the first ever stock market, and to city hall.
This is a city that is so beautiful that it truly does not matter if it's a sunny day, even in the rain we could not get enough of the incredible buildings. The canal weaves in and out of the buildings, all around the city, you can just imagine what this place looks like in the summer time. Diana, Skip and I already are making plans to return in the warmer weather... Dina and Gilbert are more than happy to have us back.
We ended our private guided tour with a Belgian beer, saying a final farewell to our lovely guides. I tried one that was brewed in Gilbert's hometown called Rodenbach. And I am not just saying this because it is to be expected, but it was one of the best beers I have ever tried.
On our way back to the B and B we stopped at a chocolate shop, finally giving in. I cannot stop eating them, chocolates and waffles... seriously it's a problem. We are going beer tasting tonight. Dangerous...
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