Jaunt to Gent!

On my Wednesday afternoon off, Scott and I took a train to the city of Gent.  We explored some of the famous sites and soaked up some sun.

Gravensteen Castle

  

    

A local artist had set up an exhibition in one of the dungeons and we were able to talk to him about his work.  That photo shows him with the city he made out of cardboard.  It took him over 300 hours!! …. And Scott almost knocked it off its "stand" of toilet paper rolls.

View from the top of the Castle over the city!

Tierenteyn Mustard Shop

An amazing little shop making mustard since 1790.  You can see it being poured into a jar for Scott.

   

St. Nicholas Church

We couldn't have timed our visit here better.  As we walked towards the centre of the church, the organ player began to fill the church with beautiful music!

It is one of the oldest landmarks in Gent, as construction began in the 13th century!

St. Bavo Cathedral

No photos allowed, but I snuck a few.  They don't capture how massive and elaborate it was!

     

Around Town!