I love travel, whether with Joel, friends, or solo. The first phase of this adventure involved traveling with friends; the second part encompassed traveling with Joel. For this part, I’m traveling solo.
What do I like about solo traveling? I think of it as “squirrel traveling.” Consider a dog. If, say, Viza is walking with me in Poly Canyon and sees a squirrel, she’s OFF running after it. She has no thought about checking in with me to see if it’s okay if she chases her new friend.
When I’m traveling on my own, if there’s something I want to see or do, I can take off in that direction without having a conversation. Even when I travel with someone very compatible, it’s important to check in with each other if we see a “squirrel.” When I’m on my own, I see the squirrel and off I run – just like Viza.
In Luxembourg, though, I didn’t have that “squirrel travel” feeling. Maybe it was because of the train strike transportation drama on Monday. Maybe it was adjusting to being on my own after being with Astrid and her cousins in Germany. Maybe it was missing being with Joel after our fabulous barge and bike trip in Holland.
Regardless, while on the train from Luxembourg to Bruges, I felt I no longer enjoyed solo traveling. Then I arrived in Bruges. I LOVE IT HERE!!! Not only is the city beautiful but also my B&B hosts are phenomenal. Furthermore, I went on a free evening walk and met a couple of other solo female travelers. After the walk, we grabbed a beer and decided to connect for dinner the next day. All in all, a great welcome to this fabulous city!
Welcome to Bruges!
Pics of this fabulous city. More to come!
One of the few remaining wooden houses. Most have been replaced by brick or stone due to fire danger.
The only standing part of the wall which used to surround Bruges.
First bathrooms! Women on the second floor, men on the first floor. Open on the bottom so everything flowed downward…
Shells directing pilgrims on the Camino.
Goodnight, Moon!
