IN BRUGGE a new film staring Colin Farrell

OK, we have been doing this France thing now for roughly 19 months and 21 days and Gillian has been carrying the heavy load on keeping the Blog up to date. So now, god willing and the creek don't rise, our friends and family should have a chance to see our European experience through "The Eyes of Mike".

Brugge, Belgium...Our friends Marv and Edie from Seattle told us about Brugge about 3 years ago. They both raved about the beauty and interest that this city of canals, cathedrals and cobbled streets had to offer. I have to admit at the time I was not convinced that this Flemish city near the Belgian coast would really measure up to Marv and Edie's description. I am happy to report that they were absolutely right. Brugge, known as the Venice of northern Europe, is an amazing combination of carefully restored medieval village and modern European city. I would highly recommend Brugge for a weekend of boat rides in the canals, a bike ride through the quiet cobbled streets (Although a little bumpy) and a delicious dinner at one of the many outstanding seafood restaurants.

While we were there Gillian had the great experience of seeing Colin Farrell in the fresh. For those of you that don't know him, Colin is a swarthy and seductive Irish actor that makes Gillian's heart go pitter patter. Colin was in Brugge while we were there to film his newest movie called "In Brugge"
Here I am buried up to my armpits in the sand along the Belgium coast. Not so seductive and/or swarthy. Gillian...Gillian...come back!