6 July
The road to Gent is not well marked. No destinations on the signs only route numbers. The map that we purchased with the route numbers was often wrong. The system of roads and marking is very primstice compared to Germany or Holland.
I asked a rider why Belgium has not developed the bike tourism business. Oh, we are always at least 10 years behind. Why I ask. It is the two languages (two cultures) of the government.
Good bakery on the road. A real surprise. Stopped and had them make some good sandwiches and supply a fine apple bread.
Arrived to a festival. The opening of the river Schadle for swimming. Lots of smimmers and speeches by politicians. Cute swim costumes.
Walked the city and got a slice of some cake?? Made of gingerbread. Flour eggs milk sugar mollasses ginger naked in a casserole round stoneware. Have not yet eaten it.
Many fine medieval buildings, see Wikipedia. Especially liked castle pictured.
Parsley was nicely fried in the salade portion of the shrimp croquettes, just right. A good standard set for Bobby. My regional beef stew in a beer reduction sauce accompanied by perfect Frites. Ah, good to be within the influence of French cooking.
Hope to upload flickr pics, including a very good dinner captured by QB, tommorow.
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