The weather in Bruges cleared up enough for us to get out and do some sightseeing, including a trip on the canal. The pictures tell a better story than words, so I'll just point you to the Gallery page on our trip blog.
This was a beautiful moment as we crossed the bridge toward the Church of Our Lady.
There are thousands upon thousands of statues in Europe. They live as a mostly anonymous backdrop to the soaring cathedrals and other grand monuments. But each one has its own story and was crafted by people who, though largely anonymous to us, had stories of their own and lived their lives during a time when these works represented the very best of humanity's achievements.
Our next stop is Paris, where we will be visiting with friends who are spending a whole year as ex-pats in the city.