A NEW TRIP

Hi Everybody,

So we're off on our travels again. Scarcely been at home this last year. This time we are taking a couple of months going through Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and home. We arrived yesterday in Ghent. Driving the van is becoming second nature as is living in it. You will notice our satellite is finally working.

Enjoying the sights of Ghent as well as the beer. Yesterday, we looked at our Belgium beer guide and headed for 2 bars in the suburbs. Must remember to buy up-to-date guide! First bar was shuttered when we arrived after 2 hour walk and second bar appeared to be derelict. Looking through the grimy windows the inside was gutted. As indeed were we! Finally an hour later - beer.

A bit of sightseeing today including the old fishmarket

and various canals

followed by some truly excellent Trappist beers. Boon Oude Gueze being particularly special for those interested in that sort of thing. Tomorrow, we will try to find the Museum of Psychiatry housed in the country's first lunatic asylum. If they let me out, more news next week.
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Cheers
J&P