tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post917299911797446490..comments2023-05-05T19:33:38.581+01:00Comments on Pencilpix by Sue Clinker: 10/11: BRUGES - BARGES AND BIRDS Sue Clinkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post-75202333193977396932012-11-11T18:48:20.819+00:002012-11-11T18:48:20.819+00:00Its quite lovely isn't it. Sounds a delightful...Its quite lovely isn't it. Sounds a delightful place to spend a few days. I lived on a Thames Barge for a number of years, but we travelled on her.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post-26912904557070129592012-11-11T17:35:52.120+00:002012-11-11T17:35:52.120+00:00Thanks Jo
Yes the Barge used to travel the Bruges...Thanks Jo<br /><br />Yes the Barge used to travel the Bruges-Ghent canal but is now a moored character hotel 'recently renovated and equipped with modern amenities' <br /><br />I asked about the engine room etc and was told the barge was powered by horses .. so no engine, just horse power in its working days.<br /><br />There are 20+ bedrooms which are compact but well equipped and we Sue Clinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post-56045293678230296212012-11-11T13:31:42.440+00:002012-11-11T13:31:42.440+00:00Delightful pictures Sue. I take it the barge is pe...Delightful pictures Sue. I take it the barge is permanently moored in one spot. <br /><br />Love being able to see the ducks whilst breakfasting. Did you have all your meals on board?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post-54201801075568185122012-11-11T00:27:03.943+00:002012-11-11T00:27:03.943+00:00You're one up on me Jennifer, I'd never he...You're one up on me Jennifer, I'd never heard of that film ... just had to Google it LOL<br /><br />Sue Clinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post-66763939798387393222012-11-10T21:51:43.555+00:002012-11-10T21:51:43.555+00:00very pretty looking place :D all i know of bruges ...very pretty looking place :D all i know of bruges i know from the movie in bruge :pJennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post-38582475278735099252012-11-10T12:30:50.553+00:002012-11-10T12:30:50.553+00:00Thanks Katherine
Its a very picturesque City. I w...Thanks Katherine<br />Its a very picturesque City. I will be posting more photos over the next few days but probably no more canal scenes for fear of boring everybody.<br /><br />If anything takes your fancy let me know and I'll email you a full size picture. I don't have a problem with you working from theseSue Clinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474048087216734753.post-77601451311818772762012-11-10T12:03:35.278+00:002012-11-10T12:03:35.278+00:00Oh my gosh! You have to paint every one of those! ...Oh my gosh! You have to paint every one of those! They are all gorgeous! Some day I might beg you for permission to draw one of the canal scenes, with the tall stone castles along the side. (hint hint)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600673251180423439noreply@blogger.com