Bruges, Belgium

I went to Bruges after Antwerp.  I have heard it was one of the prettiest cities in Belgium.  The movie, In Bruges, is one of my favorite Colin Ferrell movies, probably the only. I did my reading assignments for my college class.  I went on a Spanish walking tour. I drank two beers, texted some friends and family then I went to sleep for New Year’s Eve. Not the best time, but not the worst time in Bruges.

I did most of my reading assignments while I was in here in Bruges.  I stuck to myself and read my textbook on my phone.  I did the assignments and discussions from my laptop. I wonder if anybody else at Lonestar College is doing online classes outside of the country?  If you can work online doing freelance and be anywhere in the world, couldn’t you travel and finish college from anywhere in the world? Just a thought. We are now in the year 2020. ( A legitimate school would probably not go for that, huh?)

I took a free walking tour in Bruges.  Leonie, my German friend, whom I met in Antwerp has some influence in this.  I wondered if I could take the tour in Spanish.  So took the tour in Spanish. Did I understand all of it? No.  This was a big shocker to me.  I had to really concentrate to understand the guide.  There were so many ambient noises, people talking, cars, as well she was speaking to a group.  My comprehension was truly tested.  I can have one on one conversations but taking a tour is a challenging situation.  I wish to improve in this area.  I wonder if people that study English who think they got it down like me. Then they go on a tour and they get lost in the tour guide’s language speed or accent.  

I spent New Year’s Ever by myself in the Hostel Bar.  I drank a couple of beers then I went to sleep.  I reflected on the past year and past New Year’s Eves in general. Most of my New Year’s are pretty uneventful.  I think it just depends who you spend it with.  Unfortunately my family in California never does anything besides go to sleep or work, that is why I left to see somewhere else for New Years. I do like this tradition of being somewhere else for NYE.

Author: Mark

I grew up in Hayward, Ca. I am avid traveler, artist, writer/blogger, reader, grappler and language enthusiast. View all posts by Mark