After a late night we sleep in. The weather is gloomy and we're in no hurry to get anywhere. We finally check out of the Ghent River hotel at 11ish and head out to find a coffee and something light for breakfast. We find a pastry shop that meets our needs and after refuling we head out on the streets of Ghent. The city has a different feel from Bruge. Instead of groups of tourists we see the locals tending to their Saturday shopping.
It's raining slight so we walk to the Ghent Castle. Deb has already been here and Sue and I opt to save our castle touring for Germany. Instead we check out the Saint Bavo Cathedral. It's a great break from the weather and we're in luck, there's a school choir concert going on. So we settle in for a bit to listen and then tour the rest of the church and the crypts beneath the alter.
Before we leave the city we stop at the Belgium Chocolate shop, then head to the train station. It's time to head home.
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