Dragons in Bruges

There are quite a lot of dragons around Bruges. They are a bit strange, they aren't red! Here is an enterprising pair. They carry a bench between them and offer rides over Bruges. I had a short trip them, dragons don't pay. It was quite nice to get a view without using my own wings. They are quite slim for dragons so must get lots of exercise flying bench loads of people around.

Dinner Time

There's lots of good places to eat and drink in Bruges. This a nice comfy bar with table service and lots of nice drink to choose from. So I can sit in a big comfy chair, look through the menu and wine list and rest my wings. I would put my feet up but my legs are too short for this chair. After this refreshment break I'll continue my tour.

Humprey Bogart in Bruges

I bumped into Humphrey Bogart and his pet chicken in a back street. Must be a very tame chicken as it wasn't on a lead. We had a nice long chat about his films. I suggested a remake of 'The Maltese Falcon'. It would be re-named as 'The Welsh Dragon' and I would play the lead role. He didn't seem that keen on it for some reason.

Swan Ride in Bruges

Wandering around Bruges I found this swan ride. The swan is a symbol of Bruges and its a nice touch to have one for a dragon only ride. You get a running commentary from the Swan as you fly over the sights. I don't know what the letters and numbers above are, maybe it was the old Belgian Franc price.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

I bumped into the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Bruges. I hadn't seen them for ages so we stopped for a chat. This is Famine (though the horse prefers to be called Brenda and the rider is Eric). I asked Brenda about her coat as its usually a lovely rich black. She said that the weather had been terrible and all the mud was making it difficult to keep clean. I think Deaths horse, Hilda, looked better for being dirty as green just isn't nice on a horse. Bruges isn't the best place for Brenda and Eric as it's got far too many places to eat, nobody takes them seriously when there are chocolate shops on every street. You can see Eric has just spotted another mobile waffle seller, he isn't happy.

Belfry of Bruges

The Belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in the Market Square. It was built around 1240 and burnt down in 1280. It was rebuilt and in 1487 a wooden spire was added. That burnt down in 1493. The wooden spire was rebuilt. This time it lasted to 1741, when it burnt down again. I better be careful with my fire!
Originally it housed the city treasury and archives. When it burnt down the archives went with it. It's 83 metres tall and contains 47 bells which play tunes.

Well in Bruges

Wandering around I found this old well. It must be special as there is a lion guarding it. He was nice enough but he wouldn't let me lift the cover. I suspect he keeps his food there and didn't want me eating his lunch.